Best Israel Arnold Podcasts (2024)

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Everyone Wants a King | Rev David Pileggi 40:29

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Contrary to God’s will the people of Israel clamored for a king. They were desperate for security, especially from the Philistines, but were forewarned by Samuel the prophet that the burden of kingship would be crushing. Even David, the most ideal of rulers ended up abusing his power as seen in rape and murder (Bathsheba/Uriah). And when Jesus feed…

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PHINEHAS (First Haftarah of Affliction) | Jeremiah 1:1-2:3 with Philip Morrow 25:06

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Instead of connecting thematically to the Parashah this week, our Haftarah begins the first of 3 weeks of "Affliction," commemorating the period of fasting between 17 Tammuz and 9 of Av in the Hebrew calendar. Marked as the saddest part of the Jewish year, we commiserate with the "weeping prophet," Jeremiah.…

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BALAK | Micah 5:6-6:8 with John Arnold 53:16

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BALAK | Micah 5:6-6:8 with John Arnold by Christ Church JerusalemBy Christ Church Jerusalem

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THE RITUAL LAW | Judges 11:1-33 with Krystal White 28:52

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THE RITUAL LAW | Judges 11:1-33 with Krystal White by Christ Church JerusalemBy Christ Church Jerusalem

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KORAH | 1 Samuel 11:14-12:22 with Philip Morrow 35:02

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In one of the Old Testaments most famous stories of rebellion and destruction, we investigate the particular sin of Korah and see how the prophet Samuel (himself a descendent of Korah) would have seen his own history intertwined with his ancestor's sin.By Christ Church Jerusalem

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Is There a God on Earth? | Rev John Arnold 43:20

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"Is there a God in Heaven?" Many of us are quick to answer, "Yes!" and wait expectantly to see our God face to face when we join Him there. But another question presses our day-to-day faith: "Is there a God on Earth?" This second question forces us to remember that we cannot (re)create God in our own image. Clearly, His sovereignty defies our expec…

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The Boat Will Get You Home | Rev Yoel Ben David 29:46

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Like clouds and waves at sea, doubts often leave us disoriented, unsure of where to go or whether we even began going the right way. Rather than avoid them with shame, we can embrace them as defining moments: opportunities to rid ourselves of false assurances and better engage reality as it is. As Christians, we can always look to the living exampl…

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SEND SCOUTS | Joshua 2:1-24 with David Pileggi 1:15

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Spying and lying may seem counterintuitive for the people of God, but the story of Rahab requires a context more complicated than some modern paradigms of morality. There is a righteousness to her behavior, and this week we discuss what that is.By Christ Church Jerusalem

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A Prophet in His Hometown | Rev David Pileggi (7.7.2024) 46:53

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The rejection of Jesus at Nazareth is not inherently a Jewish rejection of the Messiah's teachings–his followers would go on to other Jewish towns that received that same message. The call of discipleship is holistic and thus it demands a humble approach to the one in whose pattern a disciple would be molded. Where that humility (otherwise seen in …

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WHEN YOU RAISE THE LAMPS | Zechariah 2:14-4:7 with Phil Morrow 1:14

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The Menorah is the most ancient and unique symbol of the Jewish people, and it is central to Zechariah's (puzzling) vision detailed in chapters 2–4. This week, we look at the symbolism and significance of the Menorah in early Israelite worship to see Zechariah's own messianic hope on full display.By Christ Church Jerusalem

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Military Confirmations and Congress’ Failures with ret. Major General Arnold Punaro 37:32

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On this episode of Reaganism, Reagan Institute Director Roger Zakheim sits down with ret. Marine Corps Major General Arnold Punaro who serves as the Chairman of the Secretary of Defense’s Reserve Forces Policy Board. They discuss the breakdown of the military confirmation process in Congress and what to expect from future presidential administratio…

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A Conversation with American Optimist, Joe Lonsdale 38:55

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On this episode of Reaganism, Reagan Institute Director Roger Zakheim sits down with Joe Lonsdale who is a Managing Partner at 8VC and also serves on the Board of Trustees of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute. They discuss the fallout from the first presidential debate of 2024, the future of conservatism and the Republican Par…

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Debate Debacle with Henry Olsen 47:36

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On this episode of Reaganism, Reagan Institute Director Roger Zakheim sits down with Henry Olsen who serves as a Senior Fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center (EPPC). They discuss the fallout from the first presidential debate of 2024 between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump.…

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Healing is Restoring to Life | Rev David Pileggi 48:53

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In Mark 5, we are faced with two accounts of healing: that of a woman with an emission of blood, and the raising of a young girl from the dead. Both are examples of life-restoration. The latter story is more obvious, but the former story also deals directly with death (as "the life is in the blood," Leviticus 17:11). Jesus, then, is God-at-war with…

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The Kingdom Feels Like Home | Rev. Yoel Ben David 37:13

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When thinking and speaking about the Kingdom of Heaven, we often imagine it as unimaginable–totally alien to this broken world. But Jesus' many parables help us to consider it in familiar terms. And something about it–a Kingdom we have yet to experience in its fullness–begins to feel like home.Readings: Ezekiel 31:1–14; Psalm 92; 2 Corinthians 5:1–…

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Don't You Care? | Rev. David Pileggi 36:24

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The story of Jesus silencing the storm not only tells us something essential about Jesus but also about his disciples - both ancient and modern. Like the disciples in the boat, our faith can be overcome by fear and can fail us during times of upheaval and uncertainty. At such times we can become offended by what we consider to be God’s lack of conc…

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Conservative Statism with David B. McGarry 34:24

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On this episode of Reaganism, Reagan Institute Director Roger Zakheim sits down with David B. McGarry who serves as a Policy Analyst at the Taxpayers Protection Alliance. They discuss conservative statism and the effects of Trump’s America first economic policy, the corrosive effects of conservative statism on the American tradition, and how tradit…

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A CENSUS | Judges 13:2-25 with Philip Morrow 26:38

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The Nazirite vow is a bewildering tradition in Torah, seemingly appropriated by the era of the Judges in many odd ways. The foretold birth of Samson in Judges 13:2-25 gives us some clues as to how traditions had changed in the era without a prophet or king to guide Israelites in Torah-living.By Christ Church Jerusalem

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Can Suffering Bring Hope and Faith? | Rev John Arnold 30:21

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The world is filled with terrors—disease, disasters, violence, and death, reminiscent of the trials faced since Adam and Eve. Psalm 116 acknowledges these fears but expresses unwavering trust in God’s deliverance. Paul, in II Corinthians 4:12-5:1, echoes this faith amidst persecution, driven by his belief in the resurrection of Jesus.Both the Psalm…

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What Kind Of Jewish Rabbi Is Jesus? | Rev David Pileggi 45:58

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As the evangelical world rediscovers the Jewishness of Jesus, we enrich our understanding of His full human identity. But it can be difficult to understand his "Jewishness" in contrast to his contemporaries, most notably among the Pharisees. When we find him accused of breaking Torah (Mark 2), and when he criticizes Pharisaical practices in turn, w…

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Renewed Pivot: America’s Future in the Indo-Pacific with Ambassador Robert Blackwill & Richard Fontaine 50:54

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On this episode of Reaganism, Reagan Institute Director Roger Zakheim sits down with Ambassador Robert Blackwill and Richard Fontaine. They are the co-authors of the new book, “Lost Decade: The US Pivot to Asia and the Rise of Chinese Power.” Roger, Robert, and Richard discuss the themes of the book, including if it is correct to characterize the p…

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IN THE WILDERNESS | Hosea 2:1-22 with John Arnold 53:21

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IN THE WILDERNESS | Hosea 2:1-22 with John Arnold by Christ Church JerusalemBy Christ Church Jerusalem

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MY LAWS | Jeremiah 16:19-17:14 with John Arnold 55:46

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MY LAWS | Jeremiah 16:19-17:14 with John Arnold by Christ Church JerusalemBy Christ Church Jerusalem

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Healing from the Father, Son, and Spirit | Rev David Pileggi (Trinity Sunday 2024) 45:02

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The celebration of Trinity Sunday gives us the opportunity to deepen our understanding of God and His saving work. It is so much more than the forgiveness of sin and justification. It also means healing and transformation, enabling us to put away our harmful individualism and self-interest and become the children of God, living with one another in …

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American Diplomacy with Ambassador Stuart Eizenstat 54:02

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On this episode of Reaganism, Reagan Institute Director Roger Zakheim sits down with Ambassador Stuart Eizenstat who is the former U.S. Ambassador to the European Union and currently serves as the Special Advisor for Holocaust Issues, and is Senior Counsel at Covington & Burling LLP. They discuss modern diplomacy in America ranging from Vietnam to …

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The Spirit’s Answer to Suffering | Rev. Yoel Ben David (Pentecost Sunday 2024) 35:58

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Amidst some of the highest praise and evident joy in all of his writings, Paul in Romans chapter 8 guides us through Gospel resources in the face of suffering. He posits that our suffering is felt alongside Creation, and that the Holy Spirit Himself knows this suffering well and communicates it on our behalf to the Father.Readings: John 16:4-15; Ro…

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ON THE MOUNT | Jeremiah 32:6-27 with Philip Morrow 31:48

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The Year of Jubilee is like a great reset for the children of Israel. Every 50 years, at the culmination of 7 cycles of the "Shabbat year," all land reverts back to its earliest family ownership. Debts are cleared, indentured servants are freed, and countless families' connection to their land is reestablished.Jeremiah relied on this teaching in To…

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SPEAK! | Ezekiel 44:15-31 with John Arnold 50:00

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The Levites are a unique group within the children of Israel. They are a 13th tribe not allotted any territory and yet chosen to render eternal priestly service on behalf of their brethren. Ezekiel, Isaiah, and other prophets all envision the Levites persisting even into the New Creation and maintaining their unique identity in it. Who are they to …

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HOLY ONES | Ezekiel 20:2-20 with Aaron Eime 47:24

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Holiness is not built by good behaviors, but itself characterizes those who obey God's commands. Holiness, then, is not bought with righteous behavior; but without righteous behavior, there is no evidence of holiness, even where there should be. This is what Ezekiel sees and condemns.By Christ Church Jerusalem

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Ascension of the Lord is Not Abandonment but Commission | Rev. Aaron Eime (Ascension Sunday 2024) 28:06

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The Ascension of our Lord is not an act of abandonment, but of commission. In John's Gospel, we are told that only after Christ's Ascension can we receive His promised Holy Spirit, Who empowers us to live out the calling he gave us. "Just as the Father sent me," Jesus says, "so I am sending you." May we ever seek to find Him present among us in Spi…

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Afghanistan: The Status of Human and Women’s Rights in 2024 with Nilofar Ayoubi 42:57

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On this episode of Reaganism, Reagan Institute Policy Director Rachel Hoff sits down with Nilofar Ayoubi who is an Afghan activist, journalist, and entrepreneur who escaped Afghanistan shortly after the Taliban takeover in August 2021. They discuss the situation for women in Afghanistan today, Nilofar’s individual story, and the prospects for the f…

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For God So Loved the World... | Rev. David Pileggi 35:12

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Many people, even some Christians, think that the Old Testament is only about Law and the New Testament is Love. But the ancient revelation was not changed by Jesus or Paul, although our ignorance of the Hebrew Bible, and perhaps even some anti-Semitism prevents us from seeing the connection. God’s election of the people of Israel was an unmerited …

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Update from the Sooner State with Hon. J. Kevin Stitt 27:26

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On this episode of Reaganism, Reagan Institute Director Roger Zakheim sits down with the 28th Governor of the State of Oklahoma J. Kevin Stitt. They discuss Gov. Stitt’s administrative priorities in Oklahoma, his leadership position as Policy Chair within the Republican Governor’s Association, the pressing national security issues like Ukraine and …

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AFTER THEIR DEATH | Ezekiel 22:1-16 with David Pileggi 53:01

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Ezekiel is doubtless one of the harshest books of scripture, and this week's Haftara pairs with one of the harshest rituals in Torah: the double-sacrifice of a live goat and a scapegoat. This sacrifice on the Day of Atonement cleanses the people of both ritual and moral impurities. In it, we see the ancient connection between obedience and life; we…

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Love In Action: History or Insanity 33:16

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From the Fifth Sunday of Easter, this sermon draws parallels between Deuteronomy 4:32-40, John 15:1-8, and 1 John 4:7-21, emphasizing the profound significance of history and love in the context of faith in action–or faithfulness. Through Moses's words, listeners are urged to reflect on the unparalleled actions of God throughout history, contrastin…

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Two Stories, One Redemption | Rev. Aaron Eime (Erev Pesach) 29:02

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At the very heart of the gospel is the story of Passover: that final night in Egypt when God completed His judgments against the rebellious Pharaoh and called His own people out into freedom. We often think of Christ's death through the lens of atonement for sins, but its coinciding with Passover tells us something else about the gospel–namely, tha…

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In Times of Danger | Rev. David Pileggi (Good Shepherd Sunday) 44:34

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The image of shepherds and shepherding in the biblical text stands in sharp contrast to the romantic pictures of fat sheep on luxuriant, green hillsides that we see in popular Christian culture. The biblical image, best reflected in Psalm 23, is set in the dangerous Judean wilderness with wild animals, “the valley of the shadow of death”; sporadic …

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Faith in the Face of Trauma: Thomas' Encounter with the Risen Lord | Rev. Daryl Fenton 29:34

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Our current age, like all others that came before, is one full of trauma and death. And though both are such common realities, neither of them feel "normal" to us. They can render us illogical and reveal significant gaps in our faith. We see this well in the story of Thomas.The same Thomas who had claimed readiness to die with Jesus (John 11:16) wo…

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Conquering What We Most Fear | Rev. David Pileggi (Easter 2024) 36:40

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Of the four Gospel accounts of Jesus' Resurrection, Mark's is the most shocking. His "shorter ending" (Mark 16:1-8) does not end in an appearance of the risen Jesus, but only a proclamation of His Resurrection to the faithful women who went to his tomb. Still, their initial act is to withhold this message out of fear and confusion. Throughout Mark'…

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Anduril: A New Era in Defense Development with Matt Steckman 35:19

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On this episode of Reaganism, Reagan Institute Director Roger Zakheim sits down with Matthew Steckman who is the Chief Revenue Officer at Anduril Industries. They discuss Anduril’s new projects and initiatives like their new autonomous naval system and partnership with HD Hyundai. They also discussed the war in the Middle East, Iran, and Ukraine.…

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A LEPER | 2 Kings 7:3-20 with Philip Morrow 30:41

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How do lepers relate to their former and future communities? Leviticus 14 makes ample provision for declaring a leper clean, giving them a way to rejoin the people. 2 Kings 7 shows us the remarkable role that 4 lepers of Samaria played in saving the city. In a moment of conviction and charity, they chose to share good news of the LORD's miraculous …

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Report from Jerusalem: After Iran’s Attack Against Israel with Yaakov Katz 24:18

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On this episode of Reaganism, Reagan Institute Director Roger Zakheim sits down with Yaakov Katz who is the former Editor-in-Chief of The Jerusalem Post and now serves as a Senior Fellow at The Jewish People Policy Institute . They discuss the Iranian attack on Israel this weekend and where Israel and its response goes from here.…

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BEARING SEED | 2 Kings 4:42-5:19 with John Arnold 52:35

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Purity in Leviticus finds its opposite most starkly in death itself, and leprosy is the disease most closely resembling death and decay. For this, stringent laws are given on how to handle leprosy, and to receive miraculous healing of it is exceptionally meaningful. This makes Naaman's healing in 2 Kings 5 all the more potent, as his turning from t…

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AI, Autonomy & Defense with Doug Cameron 40:07

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On this episode of Reaganism, Reagan Institute Director Roger Zakheim sits down with Doug Cameron a reporter who covers the global aerospace and defense industry as well as the airline sector in The Wall Street Journal’s Chicago bureau. They discuss Collaborative Combat Aircraft, the National Defense Industrial Strategy, emerging technologies, and …

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THE EIGHTH DAY | 2 Samuel 6:1-23 with Aaron Eime 42:40

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Holiness, for all its many benefits and credits, can be deadly. The sons of Aaron, Abihu and Nadab, would learn this firsthand after offering strange fire to the LORD. So would King David, seeing Uzzah die for reaching out to steady the Ark of the Covenant. This week, we review the importance of holiness in both extreme and (seemingly) mundane exam…

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Introduction to Catechesis and the New Methodist Catechism 50:12

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Johnathan Arnold and David Fry discuss catechesis and the forthcoming New Methodist Catechism. Support the showBy Johnathan Arnold

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AND HE CALLED | Isaiah 43:21-44:23 with Aaron Eime 42:22

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What is the purpose of sacrifice in the Bible? Leviticus makes it clear that there are actually very many purposes behind sacrifice, and understanding them is equally as important as giving them.By Christ Church Jerusalem

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COMMAND! | Ezekiel 36:16-38 with Philip Morrow 35:14

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Readers and hearers of Leviticus will often come away confused about purity. On its face, purity seems to be a prerequisite for communion with God, one that we accomplish on our part before attempting to worship Him. But chapter 8 tells us something counterintuitive: purity itself is also a gift of God, given to us in anticipation of our communion …

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GOP Foreign Policy with Dr. Matthew Kroenig & Dan Negrea 44:00

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On this episode of Reaganism, Reagan Institute Director Roger Zakheim sits down with Dr. Matthew Kroenig who serves as the Vice President and Senior Director of the Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security at the Atlantic Council and with Dan Negrea who serves as the Senior Director of the Freedom and Prosperity Center at the Atlantic Council. Th…

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The Savior We Need, Not The Savior We Want | Rev. John Arnold (Palm Sunday 2024) 37:52

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What do a colt and palm branches have to do with a King? The cries of Hosanna heard around the world today started, not on Palm Sunday, but long before–from Israel’s oppression in Egypt and on through the Psalms and Prophets. The colt of a donkey and palm branches tell the story of a ruler who is both righteous and victorious. The expectations of I…

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