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Leading Orthodox adults of all ages to a living experience of God through His Holy Orthodox Church. Held every Tuesday at 8pm at St Mary's Coptic Orthodox Church, Kensington, Melbourne, Australia.
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We are three pastors of Living Springs, and our podcast is a journey through the diverse landscapes of faith. Taking your questions each week we explore, question, and celebrate the beautiful complexities of our beliefs, knowing that it's okay not to always land in the same place.
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St. John the Baptist is an Orthodox Christian church of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of North and South America. We are located in Beaverton, Oregon (Portland westside). Most of what we upload are the weekly Sunday homilies, mainly offered by Fr. Theodore Dorrance and Fr. Timothy Pavlatos. Each recording begins with intonations of the appointed Epistle and Gospel readings. We cite the Gospel reading in the sermon title, as this is the passage on which the sermon is usually based. We trust ...
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The mission of this church is to serve those English-speaking Coptic individuals and families, as well as serve those who have converted to Coptic Christianity by offering only English and Coptic service. By God’s hand, we strive for an organized and thriving church that will nurture a sense of fellowship within its congregation, and focus on raising its youth with diligence, so that future generations may understand and fully appreciate the beauty of the holy sacraments and enjoy an intimat ...
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Walking and communion with God are not automatic. How then do you experience the reality of a personal relationship with God, or read your Bible and experience God’s presence? Put simply, how do you know God? These are huge questions that need serious discussion. Every Tuesday, Michael Durham of Real Truth Matters Ministries will lead in such a conversation. This podcast tackles the experiential side of Christianity with teaching, interviews, and question and answer episodes. If you want to ...
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The Orthodox Method of Treatment - This podcast series is an attempt to present a holistic and comprehensive perspective on the treatment of addictions combining the value of both traditional 12-step recovery fellowship participation and the pure methods of treatment within the Holy Orthodox Church as taught by the Fathers and Mothers.
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This show places a unique emphasis on "deep theology and heavy conspiracies." We'll emphasize a diverse number of topics such as biblical theology, ancient texts, beliefs and practices, historical cycles and Catastrophism, alternative cosmologies, revisionist history, conspiracy facts and theories, Illuminati symbolism and hoaxes, disinformation and propaganda, contemporary events, alternative health and science, Christian philosophy, comparative religion and non-Christian cults as well as d ...
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Launched in April 2006, this podcast, originally named the "About The Church" podcast, has journeyed through a remarkable evolution. Its inception saw me, your host, deeply rooted in fundamentalist, evangelical Christianity, even holding the title of associate pastor. However, over time, my spiritual perspectives have shifted. In 2011, the podcast took a turn when I broke ties with the traditional institution of the church and "performance-based Christianity," prompting a rebranding of the s ...
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Inverted Orthodoxy #350- "Just" God continued, Legacy, what's blessing you? and maybe more!
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We are all back in the studio for episode 350! this week we continue our conversation on a "just" God, and more: June 18 - I am struggling with the concept of a "just" God, I understand that there are other forces at work in this world like sin and the enemy so we all go through hard times. But, it seems that some people, through no real fault of t…
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Send us a Text Message. This is the first part of two very special episodes. RTM director Michael Durham is joined in the studio with his two adult sons. They will discuss growing up as PKs (preacher's kids) and their conversion. You will discover insights into biblical parenting, whether you are a pastor or not. Also, this will be a behind-the-sce…
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157 - There Is So Much More Harmony In Religion Than I Was Allowing Myself To Believe
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From July 2021 through August 2023, I had published many updates about my spiritual faith evolution in this podcast. However, it has now been a whole year since I’ve published anything about my faith journey. This has caused many people to become curious about the sudden silence over the past year. Today, I woke up, listened to a piece of content t…
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O Holy Mother of God, Enlighten My Darkness - Matt 9:27-35, Rom 15:1-7-by Ioan, DYFM (Aug 11, 2024)
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O Holy Mother of God, Enlighten My Darkness - Matt 9:27-35, Rom 15:1-7-by Ioan, DYFM (Aug 11, 2024) by St John Orthodox ChurchBy St John Orthodox Church
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Inverted Orthodoxy #349- Back from vacation, AER, Orthodox beliefs, and maybe more!
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The pastors are back from summer vacation and we have new questions for you! Pastors Doug and Kyle discuss the following: 1:23 into the episode July 24 - AER - OnJuly 24, Kyle had said to seek out help from them unless they are the ones that have bullied(which I don’t believe you have), if you have, would you be open to being confronted? 6:03 into …
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Send us a Text Message. In this final episode on the subject, Killing Sin, Michael Durham explores and explains the final principle: how to be violent toward sin. We are commanded to do this, but we cannot do it without the Holy Spirit's help and power. You can learn what it takes to fight and kill your sin in a very practical and biblical way. If,…
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Inverted Orthodoxy THROWBACK EDITION: Revisiting episode 309
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This weeks episode of Inverted Orthodoxy brings us a throwback! As the guys take some well deserved summer vacation, we wanted to revisit an older episode with you. This week we are jumping way back to when we were the Q&A Podcast! We hope you enjoy this trip down memory lane, and see how far we've come! Welcome to the throwback episodes: 1. I am g…
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Send us a Text Message. If we are to obey the Scriptures and fight our sin, we must supply the heart with a greater fascination and obsession than the sin we are fighting. The heart cannot equally pursue two opposing desires. The key is to expel a lesser longing with a greater, more pleasure-offering desire. When the heart is offered a superior aff…
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Who are We Inviting into our Homes - Matthew 9:1-8, Romans 12:6-14 - by Fr. Matthew (Aug. 4, 2024)
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Who are We Inviting into our Homes - Matthew 9:1-8, Romans 12:6-14 - by Fr. Matthew (Aug. 4, 2024) by St John Orthodox ChurchBy St John Orthodox Church
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Inverted Orthodoxy MINIS- Is it sad on earth when someone dies, but happy in heaven?
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Welcome to our next mini episode! Where our kid's ministry littles have big questions, and we give them little (age appropriate) answers. Our aim is to make sure our pastors answer their questions in full so they can have a better understanding of God and His world This weeks question: Is it sad on earth when someone dies? but happy in heaven? Plea…
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Inverted Orthodoxy THROWBACK EDITION: Revisiting episode #327
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This weeks episode of Inverted Orthodoxy brings us a throwback! As the guys take some well deserved summer vacation, we wanted to revisit an older episode with you. Welcome to the throwback episodes: Revisiting episode #327 This episode covers the following questions: 1- In Matthew 5:17-20 Jesus talks about the fulfillment of the law and how no Law…
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Our Shame Tries to Heal Ourselves - Matt 8:28-34; 9:1, Rom 10:1-10 - by Fr. Matthew (July 28, 2024)
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Our Shame Tries to Heal Ourselves - Matt 8:28-34; 9:1, Rom 10:1-10 - by Fr. Matthew (July 28, 2024) by St John Orthodox ChurchBy St John Orthodox Church
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Send us a Text Message. We have thus far shared two necessary principles or biblical strategies for fighting sin. Principle one is an intense desire to be free from the sin. Without this, why would you fight against your sin? Principle two is an intense hatred for the sin in question despite the fact that it has an attraction to the flesh. You not …
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Shepherds of the Sheep - Matthew 9:36, 10:1-8, Heb. 11:33-40; 12:1-2 - by Fr Matthew (June 30, 2024)
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Shepherds of the Sheep - Matthew 9:36, 10:1-8, Heb. 11:33-40; 12:1-2 - by Fr Matthew (June 30, 2024) by St John Orthodox ChurchBy St John Orthodox Church
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Inverted Orthodoxy MINIS- When Judgement day comes does everyone see your actions?
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Welcome to our next mini episode! Where our kid's ministry littles have big questions, and we give them little (age appropriate) answers. Our aim is to make sure our pastors answer their questions in full so they can have a better understanding of God and His world This weeks question is: When judgement day comes, will everyone in the world see you…
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Faith - Matthew 8:5-13, Romans 6:18-23 - by Fr. James McKee (July 21, 2024)
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Faith - Matthew 8:5-13, Romans 6:18-23 - by Fr. James McKee (July 21, 2024) by St John Orthodox ChurchBy St John Orthodox Church
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The Humble Light of Project Mexico - Matthew 5:14-19,Titus 3:8-15 - Dn. Innocent (July 14, 2024)
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The Humble Light of Project Mexico - Matthew 5:14-19,Titus 3:8-15 - Dn. Innocent (July 14, 2024) by St John Orthodox ChurchBy St John Orthodox Church
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Inverted Orthodoxy #348- Inter- Faith tournaments, Short term missions, Noah's sons, and maybe more!
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In this weeks episode of Inverted Orthodoxy, Pastors Kyle and Blake discuss the following: 1:45 into episode July 19th - I know the idea of an inter-faith soccer tournament was in good faith. but is it truly inter faith if we can only include other christians? or is this exclusionary in nature. 6:00 into episode Jun 8 - What are your thoughts on sh…
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Send us a Text Message. In this series, we explore how we can put to death sin. As the Apostle Paul defined it, "the deeds of the body," that is, the remaining impulses of sin that use the natural desires of the mind and body to act contrary to the Holy Spirit. In this episode, Michael Durham states the first two principles of how we can, through t…
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Inverted Orthodoxy MINIS- Is Samson in heaven?
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Welcome to our next mini episode! Where our kid's ministry littles have big questions, and we give them little (age appropriate) answers. Our aim is to make sure our pastors answer their questions in full so they can have a better understanding of God and His world This weeks question: Is Samson in heaven? Please know we have parental permission to…
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Inverted Orthodoxy #347- Chariot confusion, 4 spirits, Cherubim and maybe more!
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In this weeks episode, Pastors Doug, Blake, and Kyle discuss the following: 1:34 into episode May 25 - Zechariah 6:1-8, talks about 4 chariots coming out from between 2 mountains. It says that these are the 4 spirits of heaven. Please help me understand what these 4 spirits are? And what their significance is? Also, why didn’t any of the chariots g…
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Inverted Orthodoxy MINIS- If you don't follow God will you still go to heaven?
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Welcome to our next mini episode! Where our kid's ministry littles have big questions, and we give them little (age appropriate) answers. Our aim is to make sure our pastors answer their questions in full so they can have a better understanding of God and His world If you don't follow God will you still go to heaven? Please know we have parental pe…
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Inverted Orthodoxy #347- Filling of the Holy Spirit, Where do the demons come from, and maybe more!
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In this weeks episode, Pastors Kyle, Doug, and Blake discuss the following: 19 - Had a question about asking to filled with the Holy Spirit. Thinking about Acts 2 the disciples were told to wait for the Holy Spirit who was going to come upon them. They waited and he came upon them. Were they sitting in prayer at the time, asking for this gift of Go…
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Send us a Text Message. How do you kill sin? How do you stop sin in its tracks? How do you face temptation and overcome its appeal? Temptation has appeal; it has attractiveness. Otherwise, it would not be tempting. How do you confront it and put the stake through its heart? In this episode, we will learn where temptation begins and how it starts. T…
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Inverted Orthodoxy MINIS- What was Jesus' life like before people were born?
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Welcome to our next mini episode! Where our kid's ministry littles have big questions, and we give them little (age appropriate) answers. Our aim is to make sure our pastors answer their questions in full so they can have a better understanding of God and His world What was Jesus' life like before people were born? Please know we have parental perm…
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Inverted Orthodoxy #346- AER on Inerrancy, Sensationalism, Holy Spirit, and maybe more!
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In this weeks episode, the pastors discuss the following: Aer - Can you please discuss the differences inerrant and infallible when talking about the bible? May 19 - Where do the ideas of sensationalism come from? Kyle talked about the world filled and in the Greek have different definitions, one of them being complete and end. Would this be one of…
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Send us a Text Message. In this final episode on the assurance of salvation, Michael Durham shares how faith is to fight so that you can know peace with God. What should you believe, and how do you deal with your doubts? If you have not already secured your copy of Michael Durham's book, The Fight of Faith: How a Christian Can Experience Assurance …
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Welcome to our first mini episode! Where our kid's ministry littles have big questions, and we give them little (age appropriate) answers. Our aim is to make sure our pastors answer their questions in full so they can have a better understanding of God and His world *please note we have parental consent to share this content*…
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Attentive to God in Us, Attentive to OthersAround Us - John 7:37-52, Acts 2:1-11-by Ioan (6-23-24)
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Attentive to God in Us, Attentive to OthersAround Us - John 7:37-52, Acts 2:1-11-by Ioan (6-23-24) by St John Orthodox ChurchBy St John Orthodox Church
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Inverted Orthodoxy #345- AER, Inerrancy, and maybe more!
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In this weeks episode, the Pastors discuss the following: 1. 1:43 into episode. Aer Please add 5 non theological books to the must read. 2. 15:58 into episode Fellow church podcasters here. Could you guys pass along who designed and renovated your studio space? We’d love to pick their brain.' 3.17:09 into episode Doug mentioned the importance and v…
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Send us a Text Message. Sanctification is the work of God conforming Christians to the image of Christ, meaning it is the process the Lord uses to make us more like Jesus. But what role does our sanctification play in our having confidence we have been genuinely saved? In this episode, we continue our study of the assurance of salvation by looking …
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Our Life is Walking on Water - John 17:1-13, Acts 20:16-18, 28-36 - by Fr Matthew (June 16, 2024)
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Our Life is Walking on Water - John 17:1-13, Acts 20:16-18, 28-36 - by Fr Matthew (June 16, 2024) by St John Orthodox ChurchBy St John Orthodox Church
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Inverted Orthodoxy #344- AER on Bears, Must Reads, and Maybe More!
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In this weeks episode, the pastors discuss the following: *Please note this episode deals with the topic of sexual assault and abuse. Please take care while listening** 1. 1:45 into episode Further to your discussion on the man v. bear question, Kyle at one point said that when these discussions come out often the "good" guys end up shying away fro…
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Send us a Text Message. Continuing our theme on assurance of salvation, today, RTM speaker Michael Durham explains the relationship between confession of sin and assurance. The two are related and confession plays a vital role in your experience of assurance. Many express confusion on why the Bible requires confession of sin when all our sin is alr…
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Inverted Orthodoxy #343- Do not associate, explain the name, man vs bear, and maybe more!
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4:10 minutes into episode April 27 - Hi there. I’ve learned recently about a situation whereby church members were told by their pastor not to associate with a previous member of the church. The rationale given was based on 1 Corinthians 5:11-13. Can you explain the context for the culture at the time that was this was written and the application i…
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Sunday of the Blind Man - John 9:1-38, Acts 16:16-34-by His Eminence Metropolitan Gerasimos (6-9-24)
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Sunday of the Blind Man - John 9:1-38, Acts 16:16-34-by His Eminence Metropolitan Gerasimos (6-9-24) by St John Orthodox ChurchBy St John Orthodox Church
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Michael Durham continues to show how a biblically informed mind needs to think for doctrine to become experiential, meaning real and felt. Too many Christians think that learning doctrine is the goal. The more information they learn about God, the more they assume they know God. But that is only half of the …
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Inverted Orthodoxy #342 - Continued defence of the Message and Eugene Peterson & Who was the naked g
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In this weeks episode, Pastors Kyle, Blake, and Doug discuss the following: 1. You guys talk about and promote The Message ‘translation’ by Eugene Peterson a lot. I totally disagree that it is a reliable translation of the Bible. I wouldn’t consider it a translation at all, actually. Maybe a commentary. Please could you read this article https://ju…
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A Gift from a Loving God: The Awareness of our Sin-Jn 4:5-42, Acts 11:19-30 by Fr Matthew (6-2-24)
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A Gift from a Loving God: The Awareness of our Sin-Jn 4:5-42, Acts 11:19-30 by Fr Matthew (6-2-24) by St John Orthodox ChurchBy St John Orthodox Church
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Jesus Christ is Everything - Fr. Moses Samaan
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Sunday Liturgy. May 19, 2024.By St. Gregory American Coptic Orthodox Church
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we resume our examination of the assurance of salvation. The lack of assurance is from a lack of knowing God on a personal level. Assurance is based, in large measure, on how accurate one's knowledge of God is, and how the doctrine of God is translated into a felt conviction. In this episode, Michael Durham …
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Inverted Orthodoxy #341- Star Wars Debate, The Message, and maybe more!
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In this weeks episode, Pastors Kyle, Blake, and Doug discuss the following: 1. Apr 17 - Rank the three Star Wars trilogies from best to worst. 2.April 26 - You guys talk about and promote The Message ‘translation’ by Eugene Peterson a lot. I totally disagree that it is a reliable translation of the Bible. I wouldn’t consider it a translation at all…
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Send us a Text Message. In this final episode, guest associate evangelist Nathan Freeman and Michael Durham discuss the ongoing work of the Spirit in the believer's life. Is there more of the Spirit for each believer to experience? Please listen and discover that you can have more of His gracious influence in your life.…
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Inverted Orthodoxy #340- God speaking in dreams, Modesty, Mythical Creatures, and more!
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We are back and debuting a brand new studio! Pastors Kyle and Blake discuss the following questions: 1. 2 Minutes into episode Apr 14 - Do you think that God uses our dreams to speak to us? In the Bible there are several references to God speaking to people in a dream. Are our dreams something we should try to sit with God and try to interpret? It …
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Becoming Holy Myrrhbearers - Mark 15:43-47; 16:1-8, Acts 6:1-7 - by Fr Matthew (May 19, 2024)
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Becoming Holy Myrrhbearers - Mark 15:43-47; 16:1-8, Acts 6:1-7 - by Fr Matthew (May 19, 2024) by St John Orthodox ChurchBy St John Orthodox Church
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, join RTM evangelist and director Michael Durham alongside RTM associate evangelist Nate Freeman as they discuss the sealing work of the Holy Spirit as distinct from the baptism with the Holy Spirit. This is the third installment of a discussion between the evangelists on the work of the Spirit, which started…
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Seeking Grace: Conversing with God - John 20:19-3, Acts 5:12-20 - by Deacon Innocent (May 12, 2024)
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Seeking Grace: Conversing with God - John 20:19-3, Acts 5:12-20 - by Deacon Innocent (May 12, 2024) by St John Orthodox ChurchBy St John Orthodox Church
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Inverted Orthodoxy #339- Speaking in tongues, Prompts from the Spirit, and Slaying the Spirit
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in Episode #339, Pastors Kyle and Blake discuss the following: 1 - 1:13 seconds into episodeWhat is happening when we pray in tongues? If I’m praying in tongues between God and myself do I need to receive an interpretation? Is praying in tongues a way to pray when we don’t know what to say? Or should it only be done to be interpreted to edify the c…
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CONFUSION OVER THE WORKS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, join RTM evangelist and director Michael Durham alongside RTM associate evangelist Nate Freeman as they try to unravel the intricacies of the Holy Spirit's works in the Christian life. The focal point of their discussion lies in Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones's teachings on the baptism of the Spirit and the sealing …
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