Best Pastor Dale Critchley Podcasts (2024)

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CrossFeed 230: Thanksgiving in May 1:01:35

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This week, or rather, 6 months ago (Recorded 11/18/12): Pop Star Priest New York Times CEO and truth Focus on the Family changes direction Polygamy on the rise Conflict among Anglicans, stillBy Pastors Dale Critchley and Jim Butler

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CrossFeed 229: Dual Day 58:48

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Jim's getting older, and Dale's breaking up, but it all works out in the beginning. The American Family Association does not want to "Mix it Up" Teaching yoga = teaching religion? A new edition of the Greek New Testament Raped by demons A PK cyber-bullies his dadBy Pastors Dale Critchley and Jim Butler

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CrossFeed 228: Coming out of the Lodge 55:32

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Dale shares his experiences with an animal Lodge. Iranian Muslims in Europe? Texas Cheerleaders: Let's hear it for God! Take a look inside a Mormon Temple Mitt Romney: fair target? Is there a hell?By Pastors Dale Critchley and Jim Butler

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CrossFeed 227: Stuff Happens at Church 1:12:36

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Dale is going through…changes. The LCMS and NIV 2011 The Freedom from Religion Foundation and Tennessee Hollywood and the Bible Pastors posing nude The "Mrs. Jesus" FragmentBy Pastors Dale Critchley and Jim Butler

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CrossFeed 226: All Luthered Up 53:27

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Jim is back from Germany and brought some with him. A Change in Chinese Policy Ban the iPhone! Mideast Christianity: Going, going, gone? Arguing with God in the Old Testament That's a big hole!By Pastors Dale Critchley and Jim Butler

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CrossFeed 225: The Dark Knight Rises to the Lux Level 56:43

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Jim lifts his glass with the hammers of justice. Why did the chicken cross the gays? Christians and Muslims agree: pornography is bad for you Catholic Church to volunteers: You will submit…or else! If you don't agree, why don't you just quit? The spiritual side of the OlympicsBy Pastors Dale Critchley and Jim Butler

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CrossFeed 224: The Rainbow Episode #lgbt 1:13:12

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It's the long awaited rainbow episode: straight talk about homosexuality and religion! Exodus International no longer talks about curing gays California: Don't even talk about curing gays Churches split over gays and gay marriage Gay Marriage and the black church Dan Savage and Christian preachers are both wrong What does the Bible teach about homo…

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CrossFeed 223: Watch the Fireworks 53:52

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Jim and Dale talk about the Fourth on the first. Would Jesus Support Obamacare? Tryin' to Change My Religion Christian Colleges and Student Loans I'm an Atheist--No, I'm Catholic Bulgaria has the Baptist's BonesBy Pastors Dale Critchley and Jim Butler

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CrossFeed 223: The Butler Transition 56:36

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Jim and Dale are back from their district conventions, and Jim has traded hats. Catholics and Vouchers Southern Baptists and a Black President Baptists and the sinner's prayer Church Ladies and Exotic Dancers Mormons and ChristiansBy Pastors Dale Critchley and Jim Butler

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CrossFeed 222: Hebrew Signs 57:41

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This week, we identify with the ranks of the anti-non-semitic. A French Recipe for a New Denomination Keeping Cookies Kosher Mormons: Black, Liberal, and Democrat??? New York City: Churches cannot meet Schools, but Schools can meet in churches Is the story of Jesus just a pagan myth?By Pastors Dale Critchley and Jim Butler

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CrossFeed 221: 6th Anniversary Episode 1:04:18

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It would've just been anticlimactic if we'd pod-faded the episode before our 6th anniversary! Returning to church again for the first time Romney's faith: Run Silent, Run Deep Catholic colleges: Obamacare = No Care The Voice: The Translation, not the Talent Show Shorter says: Holy life or Get out!By Pastors Dale Critchley and Jim Butler

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CrossFeed 220: Mission Accomplished! 47:24

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Yes, I accomplished my goal. No promises about the future. Let's kidnap our Youth Group members! Forget the holidays! School's open! Forget the school! We're Catholic! Boycott Starbucks! Exploring the Evangelical HabitatBy Pastors Dale Critchley and Jim Butler

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CrossFeed 219: A Qualitative Difference 59:56

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What does the 700 Club have that we don't? Besides millions of viewers? And huge wads of cash? Nothing! Pat Robertson: Marijuana good; Manning bad Jeff Foxworthy: "Are you Smarter than a Prophet?" Jimmy Carter: "Buy My Bible!" Atheists, "Let's Have a 'Come to Nothing' Meeting" Feudin' and Fightin' at the Trinity Broadcasting Network…

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CrossFeed 218: Many non-human animals are persons 1:08:56

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Guess who's not? The War on Newborns Santorum's War on Pornography Indiana's War on Religious Daycares NASA's War on Intelligent Design The Church of England's War on EvangelicalsBy Pastors Dale Critchley and Jim Butler

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CrossFeed 217: New Year's Eve 1:11:52

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Hey, it's still 2012! The Crystal Cathedral without Robert Schuller Iraq without Christians Congregations without Churches Christians Counting cards Commonwealth of Virginia Counseling AbortionsBy Pastors Dale Critchley and Jim Butler

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CrossFeed 216: Love the Sin; Hate the Sinner #lgbt 1:05:49

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How do we minister to gays and lesbians? Fire them! Refuse to commune them! Walk with them in their issues Plus…Rick Warren getting jiggly with the Muslims More on Obamacare, Religion, and ContraceptionBy Pastors Dale Critchley and Jim Butler

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CrossFeed 215: Pre-Super Bowl After the Fact 1:07:55

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We recorded this in January, before the Patriots lost the Super Bowl. Jeff Bethke: Religion vs Jesus Bibles vs. Spell books Megadeth vs. Megalife Santorum Campaign vs. Women Presidents Immigration Pro vs. ConBy Pastors Dale Critchley and Jim Butler

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CrossFeed 214: Nobody to Root For 52:00

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The Packers are out, so Jim gets to gloat. Supreme Court: Government needs to stay out of Church decisions New York Court: Churches need to stay out of schools Virginia court: Anglicans need to leave their churches behind English Court: Leaflets = hate speech Czech Government: The Church is in the mail…

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CrossFeed 213: Climate Change 59:13

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Back after Christmas break San Juan, CA: You can have a Bible Study in your home Rupert Murdoch: But just try having one without paying me Sweden: It's OK if your Bible study consists of file swapping Canada: But with only one spouse Geron Corporation: We suggest a study on stem cellsBy Pastors Dale Critchley and Jim Butler

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CrossFeed 212: It Doesn't Matter 1:00:48

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Yes, 212. Watch/listen to find out what happened to 210 and 211. And listen to Jim get a bit excited about a football game that isn't a game changer. The plummeting marriage rate Mars Hill Church® Pastors to IRS: We triple dog dare you! It's just not Christmas without a Freedom From Religion Foundation Lawsuit It's Tebow Time…

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CrossFeed 209: Use Your Imagination 51:15

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The first 16 minutes have no video. Corrupted file. Sorry. Those listening to the audio-only podcast will find the show completely inane (in other words, no different.) St. Mark Zuckerburg's Church? Meditate the germs away Concealed weapons at church Are Mormons Southern Baptist Zombies? Is Abortion the holocaust?…

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CrossFeed 208: Smallest…Guest…Host…EVAR! 52:15

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We have a very tiny guest host, but we're pretty boring, apparently, since she slept through most of the show. Should we speak out for the persecuted? Does the Constitution extend to Facebook? Should Jesus be called Son of God? Is Steve Jobs now sitting on an iCloud Amish MulletsBy Pastors Dale Critchley and Jim Butler

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CrossFeed 207: Theologically Confused 56:11

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Irish, but not Roman Catholic, really! Can you get a "Get out of church free" card? Is execution pro-life? Churches: Then and Now Friend Wedding Officiants Elves and ghosts in IcelandBy Pastors Dale Critchley and Jim Butler

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CrossFeed 206: Informal Survey 55:59

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Dale wants to know: what was your church attendance like on 9/18/11? The FBI investigates Islam France outlaws public prayer Pat Robertson amends God's divorce rules Is life constitutional? And are safety triangles too worldly?By Pastors Dale Critchley and Jim Butler

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CrossFeed 205: 10th of 9-11 51:06

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Remembering 9/11: No pastors for Patriot Day Benefits of faith Patrick Racaniello's yard littered with a cross Proposition 8 is back Mohammed gets a sequelBy Pastors Dale Critchley and Jim Butler

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CrossFeed 204: Lies and Statistics 1:19:16

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This week, Jim contemplates wedding vows. American Muslims and Patriotism Christian Ramadan Who isn't going to church as much? Women and Hispanics Who's going more? The educated! Captain Israel vs. Foreskin ManBy Pastors Dale Critchley and Jim Butler

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CrossFeed 203: Coming Back and Backing Off 1:16:43

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Jim is back from camp, and Dale's slowing down. Bible reading and science Chain World: The Religion Video Game Marcus Bachmann and Glitterbombing The end of Lutheran Social Services Is Pastafarianism becoming a religion?By Pastors Dale Critchley and Jim Butler

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CrossFeed 202: Going Ape 44:46

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We try to be respectful, but come on. It's a monkey wedding! Monkey Weddings Caiaphas's granddaughter Muslim Prayer in Schools Mohammed on TV Westboro Baptist Church and the FBIBy Pastors Dale Critchley and Jim Butler

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CrossFeed 201: Dale's just lazy 50:11

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This week, we get downright ornery. Sex slaves to prevent adultery Unclean shoes The GuZoo Church Faith Healing and abuse Cabbie Kufi and Iranian SoccerBy Pastors Dale Critchley and Jim Butler

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CrossFeed 200: And getting stranger 45:37

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It's our 200th episode! Why? Republicans Shrugged Religion after school Was Jesus a Muslim prophet? The right to divorce Religion after graduating schoolBy Pastors Dale Critchley and Jim Butler

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CrossFeed 199: 5th Anniversary Edition 52:58

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This week, we turned 5! No wonder we act like preschoolers! Do you pray for health? What about money? Or venereal disease? But do you pray to Vladimir Putin? It depends on the size of your brain!By Pastors Dale Critchley and Jim Butler

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CrossFeed 198: Post-Apocalyptic Edition 1:04:41

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Jim and Dale have been Left Behind! We talk about Harold Camping's prediction and then move on to this week's real news. Stephen Hawking on heaven What's happening to church membership? Confessing the sin of being raped How Muslim was Osama Bin Laden? Christians freed in IranBy Pastors Dale Critchley and Jim Butler

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CrossFeed 197: Not That Long 47:31

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We're back from the Easter/Mother's Day hiatus. Mormons show some leg Is Bin Laden in hell? Gay Marriage and the Navy The study of not believing in anything And yes, Virginia, there is a GodBy Pastors Dale Critchley and Jim Butler

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Genesis 39-40 48:40

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http://shepherdoftheridge.org/genesis_the_global_study/event/bible_study/genesis_39_40 Image via Wikipedia Read Genesis 39 (Potiphar and Wife) Joseph, based on his dreams, expected great things in his life. How did this event look in comparison? Have you ever expected great things to happen and see events crumble around you? How did you respond? Wh…

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CrossFeed 196: 6 Down, 19 to Go 48:48

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Jim is celebrating an anniversary. Illegal street preaching Sacrificial Anesthesia Fired from Wal-mart Soldier scarves Baptist Baby Cribs And a follow-upBy Pastors Dale Critchley and Jim Butler

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Genesis 32-33 52:32

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http://shepherdoftheridge.org/genesis_the_global_study/event/bible_study/genesis_32_33 Image via Wikipedia Read Genesis 32-33 (Jacob meets Esau and wrestles with God) Genesis 32:1-21 Have you ever had a meeting you dreaded going to? Has anyone ever tried to buy your forgiveness? How did that go? Why did Esau bring 400 men with him? (32:6) How do yo…

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Genesis 29:14-30 53:33

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http://shepherdoftheridge.org/genesis_the_global_study/event/bible_study/genesis_29_14_30 Image via Wikipedia Read Genesis 29:14-30 (Jacob marries Leah & Rachel) Has anyone ever played a mean trick on you? You on someone else? How did Laban manipulate Jacob's words in 29:21? How could Jacob have not realized with whom he was sleeping? (29:22) (Comp…

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CrossFeed 195: April Fools 1:04:08

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Dale loves April Fools' Day What is a Commissioned Minister? Rob Bell says Love Wins Sexist Racist Abortion Discrimination by hiding Why Johnny should keep his Bible at homeBy Pastors Dale Critchley and Jim Butler

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Genesis 28:10-22 1:14:18

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Image via Wikipedia Read Genesis 28:10-22 (Jacob's Dream) What was the situation in Jacob's life at this point? Have you ever felt like that? Note: this probably appeared as a stairway or ziggurat, which were common in Mesopotamia, where the top would represent the place of a deity's presence or a worship connection with that deity. What does this …

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CrossFeed 194: Less Animated 1:07:31

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Not sure what happened to our production quality this time. It's still watch/listenable, but you're warned. Giving up Christianity for Lent? Praying for test scores Robert Schuller says, "Don't ask, don't tell" Saints…preserve them And when is a charity not charitable?By Pastors Dale Critchley and Jim Butler

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Genesis 27:1-40 51:33

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http://shepherdoftheridge.org/genesis_the_global_study/event/bible_study/genesis_27_1_40 Image via Wikipedia Read Genesis 27:1-40 (Isaac’s Blessing) Have you ever misrepresented yourself? (pretended to be someone else, a different age, embellishing a resumé, etc.) What was the result to you or anyone else? Why was getting this deathbed blessing so …

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CrossFeed 193: There's an App for That 1:00:34

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Dale is excited about his new iOS app. Can the unbaptized take Communion? What about dogs? Foster Parenting and sexuality revisited Congress examines Islam Heaven is for Real!By Pastors Dale Critchley and Jim Butler

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CrossFeed 192: Transforming Churches 1:06:21

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Dale is excited about his congregation beginning the revitalization process through the Transforming Churches Network. What planet is Lou Farrakhan from? How far should people go to defend the unborn? Crisis Pregnancy Centers Christian Foster Parents Brandon Davies at BYUBy Pastors Dale Critchley and Jim Butler

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Genesis 25:19-34 55:35

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http://shepherdoftheridge.org/genesis_the_global_study/event/bible_study/genesis_25_19_34 Image via Wikipedia Read Genesis 25:19-34 (Jacob & Esau) Did you ever get the feeling that you or a sibling were a parent's "favorite"? Have you ever made a bad swap with someone? What motivated you? What English idiom do we get from 25:26? Based on this passa…

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Genesis 24 57:45

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http://shepherdoftheridge.org/genesis_the_global_study/event/bible_study/genesis_24 Image via Wikipedia Read Genesis 24 (Isaac & Rebekah) Why did Abraham want Isaac not to marry a Canaanite woman? (24:3-4) (1 Corinthians 7:10-18) Why did Abraham not want Isaac to go to Mesopotamia? (24:6) What impresses you the most about the servant? What about Re…

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CrossFeed 191: A Quality Show 1:02:27

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Yeah, Dale's pretty happy about the Super Bowl. Justin Bieber: Jesus Freak? Pope Benedict and Organ Donation Christians in Egypt iConfess: Confessing to your iPhone Morality in AmericaBy Pastors Dale Critchley and Jim Butler

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Genesis 21 56:56

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http://shepherdoftheridge.org/genesis_the_global_study/event/bible_study/genesis_21 Image via Wikipedia Read Genesis 21 (The Birth of Isaac) Has God ever given you the sort of blessing that made you want to invite friends to laugh with you? (21:6) Why do they name the son, "Isaac"? Who gets the last laugh in this story? Why is 21:4 important? From …

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CrossFeed 190: Birdhouse in Your Soul 58:08

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Dale agrees with Joel Osteen, and Jim is snowed in. Do Catholics have the right to marry? God and the Hawaii Senate Churches being taxed Joel Osteen takes a stand Illegal religious buildings in IndiaBy Pastors Dale Critchley and Jim Butler

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Genesis 19 1:02:06

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http://shepherdoftheridge.org/genesis_the_global_study/event/bible_study/genesis_19 Image via Wikipedia Read Genesis 19 (Sodom & Gomorrah) Even though Lot chose Sodom, He's still called a "righteous man" (2 Peter 2:7). Why do you think that is? Why was Lot sitting in the city gate? (19:1) Why did Lot insist on the angels staying at his house? (19:2…