Best Glory House World Church Podcasts (2024)

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"Metamorphosis: A Look at the New Birth" by Justin Zehr 1:23:30

22h ago1:23:30

1:23:30

Strength to Strength welcomed Justin Zehr to discuss Jesus’ interaction with Nicodemus. In this talk we’ll be taking a look at the miracle of New Birth and the metamorphosis of one who is transformed into the likeness of Christ. The miracle of one who is dead in sin and trapped in the state of fallen humanity then becoming a new creature in Christ …

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S2S Sisters: "God’s Design for Healthy Marriage: A Wise Woman Builds Her House" by Marji Wagler 1:16:53

1d ago1:16:53

1:16:53

Strength to Strength welcomed Marji Wagler to discuss marriage as God inteneded. God designed an other-centered union for a me-centered world. "With the unfading charm of a gentle and peaceful spirit which isn’t wrought up or anxious… adapting themselves to their husbands." -adapted from 1 Peter 3:3–5, Amplified Bible That inner person is reflected…

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S2S Books: "Romans Commentary" by David Bercot 1:11:30

17d ago1:11:30

1:11:30

David Bercot. There are hundreds of commentaries on Romans in print today, and thousands have been written over the centuries. So what is the point of still one more commentary? The reason is that this is not “still one more commentary.” In this commentary, the reader will be seeing Romans through the eyes of the Christians who lived in the first f…

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S2S Sisters: "God’s Design for Headcovering: My Search for Answers" by Renee Miles 1:57:37

29d ago1:57:37

1:57:37

Strength to Strength welcomed Renee Miles to discuss how God’s instruction for sisters’ headcovering compliments His design for womanhood. There is an agreement among Christians that the verses in 1 Corinthians 11 are talking about a head covering, but this is where the agreement ends. Beyond that there is much debate and differences of opinion: Is…

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"Practical Discipleship in the Local Church" by Josh Wray 1:29:22

1M ago1:29:22

1:29:22

Strength to Strength welcomed Josh Wray for a discussion about discipleship modeled after Jesus. As disciples of Jesus, we are invited to follow Him in fellowship with other believers. Through the joys and challenges of interacting with other disciples, we are being conformed into the image of Christ. In this message, Josh will share what practical…

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S2S Books: “You Are Precious in His Sight” by Sherilyn Shirk 25:19

1M ago25:19

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Sherilyn Shirk. This delightful children’s book is a full-color, beautifully illustrated treasure for young children aged 2–10. “You Are Precious in His Sight” was designed by a mother of six, and dedicated to foster children. It introduces the child to Jesus as the Creator and Designer of all things good. Further, it assures the child that the hur…

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S2S Sisters: "God’s Design for Personhood: My Whole Self Unified for God’s Glory" by Renita Petersheim 1:36:21

2M ago1:36:21

1:36:21

Strength to Strength welcomed Renita Petersheim to discuss a biblical view of what it means to be a person and why it is integral to our faith today. In Genesis 1 and 2, when God created the earth, particularly mankind, He pronounced “very good”. Sometimes that is hard to believe as we experience life through our bodies, personalities, sexuality, a…

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"Is Your Christian Life Hard?" by Glenn Martin 59:42

2M ago59:42

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Strength to Strength welcomed Glenn Martin for a discussion about the yoke of Jesus. What does it mean that Jesus’ yoke is “easy” and his burden is “light?” In this Talk, Glenn discusses how our perception of God and the motivations for our obedience affect our joy – or lack thereof. Many Christians believe there is “pie in the sky by and by when I…

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"Into the AI Flood" by Benjamin Harris 1:17:19

3M ago1:17:19

1:17:19

Strength to Strength welcomed Benjamin Harris to discuss artificial intelligence, and how to relate to its implications as it affects everyday life. Artificial Intelligence is ushering in a new era of questions, both in the workplace and in our lives. We’ll briefly work to separate the reality from the hype. Finally, we’ll touch briefly on how AI c…

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S2S Sisters: "God’s Design for Nurturing: Cultivating Life in Those Around You" by Beth Byler 1:12:24

3M ago1:12:24

1:12:24

Strength to Strength welcomed Beth Byler to discuss God’s design for women to be nurturing those around them. Do women naturally nurture? What is God’s call to us as women as we raise children, minister to our husbands, or reach outside our homes? How can we nurture each other as sisters? Can we nurture if we aren’t being nurtured? We want to raise…

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"Communicating the Forgotten Foundation of the Gospel" by Shawn Miller 1:01:46

3M ago1:01:46

1:01:46

Strength to Strength welcomed Shawn Miller to discuss how the Gospel’s central tenant has been shaken, and how we can rebuild with a better understanding. To be a “kingdom person” means to be under the reign of God. Like earthly nations, Jesus’ kingdom has four components including a leader, constitution, domain, and citizens. However, in contrast …

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S2S Event: "God’s Design for Masculinity – part 2" by Sam Baer 57:07

4M ago57:07

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Strength to Strength welcomed Sam Baer to discuss this relevant topic to our time: the proper role of men as God intentioned from the Creation. For the second installment on God’s design for masculinity we take a look at who we are as leaders. All of us find ourselves in a leadership role whether it is in the church, home, or occupation. How do we …

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S2S Event: “God’s Design for Masculinity – part 1” by Sam Baer 1:18:16

4M ago1:18:16

1:18:16

Strength to Strength welcomed Sam Baer to discuss this relevant topic to our time: the proper role of men as God intentioned from the Creation. How does society view masculinity and how does that relate to God’s design? How much has society influenced the church in regards to masculinity? Join us as we discover God’s design in the scriptures for me…

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S2S Books: “What Jesus Refused to Do” by Gary Miller 22:02

4M ago22:02

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Gary Miller. How can we make this world a better place? We watch with dismay as ungodly leaders are elected and evil advances. What can we do to bring change? What did Jesus do—and what did He refuse to do? Are there opportunities that we, like Jesus, should refuse? https://strengthtostrength.org/what-jesus-refused-to-do/…

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S2S Sisters: "God’s Design for Mentoring: A Simple Term for Older Women Teaching the Younger" by Anita Yoder 1:18:33

4M ago1:18:33

1:18:33

Strength to Strength welcomed Anita Yoder to discuss mentoring – an underappreciated opportunity for the older to disciple the younger. “Could I have your recipe?” Women ask each other this all the time. We are good at sharing tips about laundry and cooking. What if we could be just as eager to learn and share on a deeper level–“recipes” of prayer,…

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"Walk the Talk: Spotlight on Kingdom Work" – part 3 by four brothers 1:22:15

4M ago1:22:15

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Strength to Strength welcomed four brothers to discuss what their lives look like being a disciple of Jesus. They will share with us ways to pray and partner with them in their work. The unsung heros of Jesus’ kingdom are the faithful disciples who serve their Lord without fanfare or applause. Whether you are a warrior in secret prayer, a widow who…

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S2S Event: “God’s Design for Community – part 2” by Merle Burkholder 1:09:08

5M ago1:09:08

1:09:08

Strength to Strength welcomed Merle Burkholder to discuss how mankind best thrives in community with others. God has designed us as social beings. We are relational and function not only as part of families, but also as part of a community. God’s design for community helps us to care for one another and represent the Kingdom of God to a world that …

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S2S Event: “God’s Design for Community – part 1” by Merle Burkholder 1:17:03

5M ago1:17:03

1:17:03

Strength to Strength welcomed Merle Burkholder to discuss how mankind best thrives in community with others. God has designed us as social beings. We are relational and function not only as part of families, but also as part of a community. God’s design for community helps us to care for one another and represent the Kingdom of God to a world that …

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"Tables in the Wilderness" by Bryant Martin 1:41:11

5M ago1:41:11

1:41:11

Strength to Strength welcomed Bryant Martin to share about practical ways to reach the hearts and minds of those we are called to serve. Have you ever experienced a “table in the wilderness”? Have you ever created a “table in the wilderness” experience for someone? We live in a “wilderness.” As our world descends into chaos, we have a powerful oppo…

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S2S Sisters: "Knowing the Hero: Why Your Whole Life Depends on the Story You’re In" by Rachelle Wenger 46:35

6M ago46:35

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Strength to Strength Sisters welcomed Rachelle Wenger to discuss why understanding your identity is essential to understanding your life. Everyone has a story they live in—a narrative of where this universe came from, where it’s going, and how I fit in. The Bible’s long, tightly-woven story from Genesis to Revelation (which I believe is the true on…

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"God’s Design for the Home – Marriage" by John Byler 1:17:49

6M ago1:17:49

1:17:49

Strength to Strength welcomed John Byler to encourage healthy dynamics in husband/wife relationships. God created marriage to be wonderful and beautiful. However, many people’s experience in marriage is sadly disappointing. Is there a way to experience what God originally intended? An interactive question-and-answer period follows. https://strength…

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"God’s Design for the Home – Raising Children" by John Byler 1:14:35

6M ago1:14:35

1:14:35

This is the first part of a two-part S2S Event called “God’s Design for the Home” to be held on February 24, 2024. Also, see part 2 “God’s Design for the Home – Marriage” by John Byler. Strength to Strength welcomed John Byler to encourage healthy dynamics in raising our children into the fear of God. Our children are faced with a world of challeng…

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"Thy Kingdom Come: Kingdom Promises to Israel Fulfilled" by Paul Garber 1:19:26

6M ago1:19:26

1:19:26

Strength to Strength welcomed Paul Garber to unpack how the long awaited prophecies have been fulfilled in the Messiah’s kingdom. “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel.” Those were the words of Jesus of Nazareth as he began his public ministry two thousand years ago. Could this humble man from t…

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"Thy Kingdom Come: Kingdom Promises to Israel" by Paul Garber 1:19:40

6M ago1:19:40

1:19:40

Strength to Strength welcomed Paul Garber to share about how the Messianic anticipation raised by the prophets shaped Israel. Since the glory days of Israel’s greatest kings, David and Solomon, many prophets foretold a time when one of David’s descendants would rise to power and establish and restore God’s kingdom like never before. This descendant…

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S2S Sisters: "God’s Design for Womanhood: Valuable, Gifted, Feminine, Meek" by Mariel Frost Frost 1:20:29

6M ago1:20:29

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Strength to Strength welcomed Mariel Frost to discuss God’s design of womanhood. This talk is specifically for sisters only. Thanks! Whether you’re single or married, a mature Christian, or new to the faith, you probably have questions about what it means to be a woman. Throughout the ages, Satan has been equally satisfied with two opposite tactics…

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NEW Church Finder: Interview with Church Index 17:22

7M ago17:22

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In this interview, Strength to Strength (Sam Baer and Bryant Martin) interview representatives of Church Index (Darvin Martin and David Miller). Church Index is a ministry with a vision for linking people in search of a church to a supportive community of believers and for facilitating connections with churches that are more isolated. There are man…

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“Thy Kingdom Come: Who Is Israel?” by Paul Garber 1:15:58

7M ago1:15:58

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Strength to Strength welcomed Paul Garber to think through the identity of the nation of Israel as the prophets conceptualized it in the Old Testament. Throughout the Old Testament we read of a unique and special nation called Israel. God had a special relationship with this nation and even called them the apple of His eye. With the nation of Israe…

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“Thy Kingdom Come: God’s Kingdom Vision for the World” by John D. Martin 1:15:21

7M ago1:15:21

1:15:21

Strength to Strength welcomed John D. Martin to discuss his favorite topic, the Kingdom of God. God’s kingdom here on earth is to be a colony of heaven that demonstrates how God intends the whole world to be. However, as humans there are times that we fail in being ambassadors that represent our nation well. After laying the groundwork for this mar…

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S2S Sisters: “Service Versus Sensationalism: Our Response to Human Trafficking” by Rosa Nolt 1:02:13

7M ago1:02:13

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Strength to Strength Sisters welcomes Rosa Nolt to share on the difference between service and sensationalism and its impacts on ministry. What is the difference between service and sensationalism and how do they impact ministry? Are some avenues of serving more glamorous than others? Rosa will be sharing some about her experiences in Thailand and …

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S2S Books: “Sidetracked” by Gary Miller 1:08:45

7M ago1:08:45

1:08:45

Christians want good to triumph! Yet at times it feels we are doing very little to fight the growing darkness here in America. Should Christians vote, sign petitions, or boycott ungodly corporations?By Strength to Strength

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“Testimonies of God’s Leading in 2023” by Kyle Yule and Darren Amendt 1:18:46

8M ago1:18:46

1:18:46

Strength to Strength welcomes two brothers to share their stories of God’s leading in their lives in the past year. The power of telling one’s story of God’s leading in our lives is often underestimated. The apostle John speaks of those who found victory by their testimonies: And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their t…

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“Masoretic Text versus Septuagint” by Adam Boyd 1:20:02

8M ago1:20:02

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Strength to Strength welcomed Adam Boyd to discuss the selection of Old Testament text sources. In light of the increased attention the Septuagint has received in recent years, Adam discusses what role the Septuagint should have in translating the Old Testament into English and other languages, including whether or not it should replace the Masoret…

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S2S Books: "Righteous Lot?" by Glenn Martin 45:41

8M ago45:41

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“Righteous Lot?” is a historical retelling of the story of Lot, Abraham’s nephew, as recorded in the book of Genesis. The typical depiction of Lot portrays him as an example of selfishness, love of the world, poor parenting, and depravity—everything we should not be. Yet Peter’s commentary on Lot was stellar: he was a righteous man in Sodom, saved …

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S2S Sisters: “Navigating the Seasons: Living Well with Our Emotions” by a panel of three sisters 1:20:32

9M ago1:20:32

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Strength to Strength Sisters welcomes three sisters, Edith Burkholder, Doreen Kurtz, and Tirza Kurtz to join a panel discussion on navigating our emotions and using them for God’s glory. This talk is specifically for sisters only. Thanks! Women were created beautifully as emotional beings, but these God-given emotions can sometimes be destructive. …

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S2S Books: “Jesus and the Mennonites” by Hector Troyer 1:16:22

9M ago1:16:22

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Hector Troyer and his wife Lois have five boys and one girl. They are a part of the Followers of Jesus congregation in State College, Pennsylvania. They are praying towards establishing an Anabaptist community in Hawaii. Because interpersonal conflict often derails fledgling church plants he has made a particular effort to understand how conflicts …

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“From Baghdad to the Netherlands, from Babylon to Zion” by Saher Haddad 1:19:44

9M ago1:19:44

1:19:44

Strength to Strength welcomed Saher Haddad to discuss his journey of faith into Jesus’ kingdom. Saher was born in Baghdad, Iraq, as a Catholic minority, and fled to the Netherlands in 1997. In this Talk, he will be sharing how God has changed his life from addictions to devotion to Christ, and his quest for true kingdom doctrine as he reads it in t…

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S2S Roundtable: "Behind the Scenes: History, Vision/Mission, Exciting Update in Interview with S2S" 1:17:27

9M ago1:17:27

1:17:27

Reagan Schrock from Anabaptist Perspectives joins us at the table to interview us on how Strength to Strength got started (did you know what S2S was originally called!?). We lay out the vision and mission, and also get into what’s currently happening at here. We wrap up with talking about something we have been working on behind the scenes Join us …

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"Walk the Talk: Spotlight on Kingdom Work – part 2" by three brothers 1:30:15

9M ago1:30:15

1:30:15

Strength to Strength will typically host two Talks a year to spotlight Kingdom initiatives that can be an inspiration to others in the greater community of Jesus’ followers. If you know of a project that you would like to see spotlighted please contact us here. See part 1. Strength to Strength welcomed three brothers to discuss what their lives loo…

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S2S Sisters: "Cultivating Meaningful Relationships With Our Daughters" by Carol Nisly 1:11:23

10M ago1:11:23

1:11:23

Strength to Strength Sisters welcomed Carol Nisly to share on how mothers can best build and strengthen their relationships with their daughters. Carefully stacked in a little-used cupboard, the Homer Laughlin bluebird set from one great-grandma is nestled beside another pattern handed down from another great-grandmother. These old dishes are among…

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“The First Great Commission” by Jon* 57:42

10M ago57:42

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Strength to Strength welcomed Jon* to discuss reaching the unreached. Many Christians are familiar with Jesus’ Great Commission in Matthew 28:18-20. However, there’s another great commission in the gospels, and it occurs before the well-known “Go Ye Therefore.” When Jesus saw the unreached multitudes, he gave a commission to all his disciples for a…

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"Perspectives on the Palestinian-Israeli Conflict" by Steven* 1:30:21

10M ago1:30:21

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Strength to Strength welcomed Steven* and Elijah* to discuss the impact of the present Palestinian-Israeli conflict. UPDATE: Sadly, Elijah* was unable to join due to the tragic news that several of his close relatives were killed by an Israeli bombing in Gaza that occurred next to a church where they and hundreds of other Christians were staying. W…

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S2S Sisters: "Intentional Growth: Reflecting with Prayer & Journaling" by Dorcas Showalter 1:38:13

10M ago1:38:13

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Strength to Strength Sisters welcomed Dorcas Showalter to share on intentional growth, specifically through the ways of reflection with prayer and journaling. Often amidst the difficulties in this broken world, we can feel stuck between what is our reality and what we wish our lives would be like. Through many of these times in her own life, Dorcas…

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"God Wins at Midnight" by Glenn Martin 55:07

10M ago55:07

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Strength to Strength welcomed Glenn Martin to explore a little-known Messianic prophesy. What does the final plague of Egypt have in common with the Incarnation? What does the Wisdom of Solomon offer to bring together these two accounts? And what classic Christmas hymn do we sing that foretells the birth of the Messiah by invoking the death angel’s…

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"Our World and Our Wealth" by John D. Martin 1:18:44

11M ago1:18:44

1:18:44

Strength to Strength welcomed John D. Martin to discuss what sacrificialism in finances looks like. Join us for a heart-searching message on possessions. This message is intended to encourage Christians everywhere to spend more on helping the needy. The kingdom calls for it. In this Talk, John D. Martin will challenge this generation to be the most…

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S2S Sisters: "Intentional Rest – Living in Belovedness" by Dawn Nolt 1:25:33

12M ago1:25:33

1:25:33

Strength to Strength Sisters welcomed Dawn Nolt to share on how to connect with others and help encourage rest for their souls. Living in a world driven by technology, and in a culture devoted to family, productivity and ministry, many of us find ourselves busy and exhausted. Regularly quieting our hearts and replenishing our souls has become an el…

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"Building Healthy Church Culture" by Bill Shiley 1:29:27

1y ago1:29:27

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Strength to Strength welcomed Bill Shiley to discuss what church life should and can be, and how to get there. Often, when we think about culture, our discussions center around dress, vehicles, technology, etc. The problem is that Jesus and the apostles don’t really spell out a lot of details on many of the specifics we deliberate over. But what DO…

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S2S Sisters: "Intentional Finances – Using Our Resources for the Kingdom" by Lynelle Martin 1:32:35

1y ago1:32:35

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Strength to Strength Sisters welcomed Lynelle Martin to share how we can “cast your bread upon the waters, for you will find it after many days,” and how this can relate to our finances. Let’s look at some resources that God has entrusted us with and also at why He has done this. How should we use them? What should we spend our time, and money on? …

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"Overcoming Evil God’s Way" by Stephen Russell 1:23:18

1y ago1:23:18

1:23:18

Strength to Strength welcomed Stephen Russell to discuss radical peacemaking. The early church and the first Anabaptists heard not only that God loves us and wants to save us, but they also heard, more clearly than many other Christians, that turning to Jesus has definite and clear implications, namely, that God’s people are to cooperate with Him s…

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"A Testimony of Learning to Walk as He Walked" by Anan Twijjukye 1:15:42

1y ago1:15:42

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Strength to Strength welcomed Anan Twijjukye to share his testimony of coming to Jesus. Anan lived a very chaotic life as young teenager, trapped in addictions, particularly pornography, which is a habit he caught when he was still a dancer and entertainer in clubs. Having grown up in nominal Christian family, he considered himself a Christian, and…

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S2S Sisters: "Intentional Bible Study – Reflect, Learn, Steward" by Irene Bontrager 1:21:45

1y ago1:21:45

1:21:45

Strength to Strength Sisters welcomed Irene Bontrager to share helpful tools to strengthen your Bible study. This talk begins by discussing how intentional Bible study can reflect God’s love to those around us. The Bible is the story how God made a covenant with Abraham to bless His people. The overarching theme is about God’s creation, fall, redem…

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