We all have questions: Who am I? Does my life have value? What determines my identity and my purpose? Is there a God? Does he care? What will happen when I die? Is it even possible to know the truth? Vince and Jo invite you to Ask Away.
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A one-minute, daily program featuring excerpts from Ravi Zacharias. The programs seek to explore issues such as life's meaning, the credibility of the Christian message and the Bible, the weakness of modern intellectual movements, the uniqueness of Jesus Christ, and other topics mixing biblical teaching and Christian apologetics.
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Half-hour programs heard weekly. The radio outreach of RZIM is a listener-supported ministry that powerfully mixes biblical teaching and Christian apologetics. The programs seek to explore issues such as life's meaning, the credibility of the Christian message and the Bible, the weakness of modern intellectual movements, and the uniqueness of Jesus Christ.
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A 15 minute weekday broadcast heard online and on the radio. The radio outreach of RZIM is a listener-supported ministry that powerfully mixes biblical teaching and Christian apologetics. The programs seek to explore issues such as life's meaning, the credibility of the Christian message and the Bible, the weakness of modern intellectual movements, and the uniqueness of Jesus Christ.
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Hosted by RZIM apologist Cameron McAllister, Vital Signs is an exploration of the major cultural ideas, issues, and works of art that are shaping current conversations. It's not just a place to learn how to be culturally informed; it's a place to learn what's worth celebrating in contemporary life. If guarding what you pay attention to is a way of guarding the integrity of your thought, then Vital Signs aims to show you what's worth your attention, as well as what's worth talking about.
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News Commentary, Christian teaching and living from a Christian point of view. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/relevantchristianpodcast/support
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Jersey Shore Outreach: Does God want committed Christians?
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We are committed to all sorts of things in life, whether that be our hometown sports team, a political party, a fitness routine, or our religious faith. There can be many reasons to be committed to Christian practices that have little to do with Jesus Christ (e.g. tradition, culture, community, values, etc.). But is God inviting us into more? This …
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The Bible describes becoming a Christian as so transformative that a new believer is likened to a “new creation”. This week Jordach asks, if that is true then how do we make sense of the fact that we often find unbelievers with a healthier balance of self-regulation, EQ, interpersonal interactions and an overall better lifestyle? Shouldn’t we expec…
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Child sacrifice, war brides, and bear attacks: what are we to make of the Old Testament?
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Stories that shock us. Laws that unsettle us. Behavior that baffles us. Richard Dawkins once referred to the God of the Old Testament as “arguably the most unpleasant character in all fiction.” Is Dawkins’ right in his verdict? And if not, how can we read the Old Testament in a way that helps us to make sense not only of the more troubling texts, b…
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How can I deal with anxiety? Secular models and a biblical promise
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When it comes to dealing with anxiety, some secular models suggest that we are either underestimating ourselves or overestimating our problems—either we are stronger than we think or our burdens are lighter than we think. But what do we do when our fears are not exaggerated and irrational but actually grounded in the reality of our broken world? Wh…
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“I’ve always been more attracted to the idea that we make our own meaning. What do you think about that?” This question, asked by a freshman at UC Berkeley, gives voice to a perspective many hold today. What makes life meaningful? And is that a goal human beings can accomplish by ourselves? If these questions interest you, then check out this week’…
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Just because I believe in Jesus, why should I have to believe the whole Bible? Aren’t some passages outdated or even problematic? This week on Ask Away, Vince and Jo respond to a listener who asks if there is any clear and compelling logical rationale for treating the Bible as divinely inspired as opposed to a fallible authority that’s sometimes ri…
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“Climbing the ladder.” “Winning at life.” “Coming out on top.” “Living the high life.” We use phrases like these to describe success all the time, but is this a healthy paradigm for living well? In this episode of Ask Away, Jo interviews Vince about what motivates us to get out of bed in the morning, the pitfalls of power, and whether “winning” is …
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Who made God, why does he allow so much suffering, and is he mad at me if I feel anxious or depressed?
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“Who made God?” This week on Ask Away, Vince responds to this live Q & A question, followed by two others on the topics of suffering and mental health. Vince wrote his doctoral thesis on the question of why God would allow horrendous evils, and if you want to read more from him on this subject you can download a free copy of his book with Oxford Un…
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Why does God present himself as male? And more live Q&A…
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This week’s episode is taken from a live Q&A event that Jo did with a group of female students at Stanford University who had reached out for help with questions about faith that they were wrestling with. The honest and energized discussion spanned questions such as why Adam was created before Eve, were women an afterthought, do women have less val…
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On this episode of Ask Away, Vince and Jo respond to the following listener-submitted question: “I do not see the point of praying if the outcome is already determined. Prayer is something that I have always struggled with. If God is all-knowing and He has the future mapped out, what is the purpose of prayer? Does prayer really have any influence o…
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Live @ Stanford: Is it crazy to believe in a virgin birth and a resurrection from death?
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Vince discusses science, miracles, and resurrection—as well as his personal story of coming to faith at college—in this talk delivered to students at Stanford University. ------ We’re so glad you joined us for Ask Away. If you have a question that needs answering, we’d love to hear it. Send us an email at askawayquestion@gmail.com or call and leave…
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Why do I find it so hard to share my faith? (The spiritual discipline of conversation - Part 2)
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Do you ever feel frustrated with superficial conversation, but you’re unsure how to go deeper with others or even what questions to ask? Do you find it awkward trying to share your faith with those who see the world differently? In this second episode of a two part Ask Away podcast on “the spiritual discipline of conversation", Jo and Vince continu…
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Why do I find it so hard to share my faith? (The spiritual discipline of conversation - Part 1)
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Do you ever feel frustrated with superficial conversation, but you’re unsure how to go deeper with others or even what questions to ask? Do you find it awkward trying to share your faith with those who see the world differently? In this first episode of a two part Ask Away podcast on “the spiritual discipline of conversation", Jo and Vince offer fo…
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Recently we’ve had a number of questions come in around the topic of what God’s judgment of humanity reveals about his character—specifically, whether there is a contradiction between the claim that God loves us and the fact that he nevertheless judges us. This is a question that Jo personally struggled with in her early 20's when she was working o…
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If God wants to be known, why isn’t He more obvious? This week Jo and Vince respond to a listener who submitted the following question: “Why isn’t God more clear in revealing Himself, in His motives, in His character, in His morality? If He wants to have a relationship with people and loves them, why doesn’t God reveal Himself more plainly or at le…
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Live Q&A: Why are there terrible stories in the Old Testament? And more...
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This week we are sharing with you an ‘Ask Anything’ event that we did last week at Bay Area Community Church in Annapolis, where the audience were asking a whole range of important questions such as "How do I know God’s will?", How can God bring good out of bad?", and "What happens to those who never get to hear about Jesus?" It was a moving time t…
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Whom should I date and why should I marry?
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On this special Valentine’s edition of Ask Away, Jo and Vince discuss singleness, dating, and marriage. They challenge us not to adopt an approach to marriage and relationships in general that—had Jesus adopted it—would have precluded Him from marrying us! ------ We’re so glad you joined us for Ask Away. If you have a question that needs answering,…
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What is a biblical approach to disagreement?
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In this episode, you'll be hearing a talk that Vince gave a few months back at the Relational Wisdom Conference in Montana titled 'What is a biblical approach to disagreement?' We hope this episode helps you approach disagreement with less fear and with a far greater expectation for how loving, respectful dialogue can deepen relationships (even whe…
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In this episode, you'll be hearing a talk that Jo gave recently on the campus of Stanford University entitled 'Is Christianity bad news for women?' ------ We’re so glad you joined us for Ask Away. If you have a question that needs answering, we’d love to hear it. Send us an email at askawayquestion@gmail.com or call and leave a voicemail at (321) 2…
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Jo and Vince share about how their understanding of apologetics, and ministry more generally, has been challenged and impacted over the last few years. ------ We’re so glad you joined us for Ask Away. If you have a question that needs answering, we’d love to hear it. Send us an email at askawayquestion@gmail.com or call and leave a voicemail at (32…
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Prayer for God's Protection, Grace and Favor
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Praying Exodus 14:14 for God's favor, protection and grace in your life. Pray with me. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/relevantchristianpodcast/support
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Where have we been and what have we been doing?
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Jo and Vince share about some of the lessons they have been learning over the last three years and in particular about their gratitude for the gifts of repentance and reconciliation. ------ We’re so glad you joined us for Ask Away. If you have a question that needs answering, we’d love to hear it. Send us an email at askawayquestion@gmail.com or ca…
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Hi everyone, Jo and Vince Vitale here. After nearly three years, we wanted to let you know that we’re going to be starting up the Ask Away podcast again. We have really missed hearing your questions, and we’re looking forward to engaging with them once more. Thank you so much to those of you who reached out in this last season to encourage us—the j…
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Psalm 91 Devotional and Prayer. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/relevantchristianpodcast/support
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How to know the will of God for your life. General and personal will of God. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/relevantchristianpodcast/support
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Praying For President Biden After Positive COVID 19
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The president test positive today for COVID 19 for the second time. Praying for him is the Christian thing to do. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/relevantchristianpodcast/support
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Reaction to Bishop Whitehead | Pastor getting robbed during live church service
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A few days ago, Bishop Whitehead and his church were held a gun point in Brooklyn, NY during a live service seen on Instagram. The gunmen stole the pastor and his wife's jewelry. People do not feel sorry for him because he drives a ultra expensive cars and wears very expensive jewelry. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh…
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How effective are all the churches if the community their are located in is not chnaged?--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/relevantchristianpodcast/support
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The Bible tells us to honor our mother and father.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/relevantchristianpodcast/support
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Will Smith Slaps Chris Rock at the Oscars
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To everyone's surprise, Will Smith walked on stage and delivered a slap seen by millions internationally. As expected, the memes started pouring in across social media and everyone was talking about what happened, the embrassment Chris Rocks experienced. See the video here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGk-hz-otkI --- Support this podcast: https:…
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Franklin Graham, Billy Graham's son and president of the BGEA had some choice words for the Republicans that voted for impeachment. My response and opinion. https://www.christianpost.com/news/franklin-graham-likens-republicans-backing-impeachment-to-judas.html?clickType=link-most-popular Ecclesiastes 2:18-21 18. Then I hated all my labor in which I…
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Reacting to Ravi Zacharias and RZIM Ministry
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Recently Ravi Zacharias and RZIM have been on the news about events that took place at a spa Ravi visited. RZIM radio show has been dropped by Moody radio and other stations. My reaction to this news. https://www.christianpost.com/news/ravi-zacharias-former-business-partner-recounts-misconduct.html?clickType=link-most-popular --- Support this podca…
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The late Ravi Zacharias reflects on how mankind seems to operate on an assumption there is an eternity.By Ravi Zacharias
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Is it possible to believe in the intrinsic worth and have a secular humanist worldview? On today's episode of Just Thinking, RZIM's Founder, the late Ravi Zacharias, and RZIM speaker Abdu Murray take a look at this tough question.By Ravi Zacharias
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This week, we're doing something we haven't done in a long time on the Vital Signs podcast: we're giving you a stand-alone episode. Since it's Christmas week, we'll consider the hope of Advent by taking a closer look at Luke's account of Simeon. Follow Cameron on Twitter: @CamMcAllister7By Cameron McAllister
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Ravi Zacharias gives a challenge to young men and women entering universities.By Ravi Zacharias
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With so many worldviews, have you ever wondered if it is possible for these worldviews to co-exist? Join us on today's episode of Just Thinking, as RZIM's Founder, the late Ravi Zacharias, and RZIM speaker Abdu Murray continue in their Q&A session at the University of Michigan.By Ravi Zacharias
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Ravi Zacharias urges us to point people more to Christ and less to ourselves.By Ravi Zacharias
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Have you ever wondered whether the logic behind the golden rule can be applied to a species other than humankind? Today on Just Thinking, RZIM's founder, the late Ravi Zacharias, is joined by RZIM speaker Abdu Murray at the University of Michigan to examine this question on morality.By Ravi Zacharias
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Is there a way to know what God's will is for your life? Can you see Him directing your path, or do you struggle to see or hear what He's saying? RZIM's Founder, the late Ravi Zacharias, looks at the story of Nehemiah and how he followed God even in difficult circumstances. That's this week on Let My People Think.…
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Christians are called the share the gospel with others, but what role do their actions play in those discussions? Join us today on Just Thinking as RZIM speakers Nathan Rittenhouse and Shawn Hart close out their Q&A session at the University of Virginia.By Ravi Zacharias
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If someone is genuinely looking for the truth of Christ, God will reveal Himself to them, the late Ravi Zacharias says. Hear more in today's Just A Thought.By Ravi Zacharias
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How do we balance the community God desires for us to have with the pain and hurt of disappointment? Should we just isolate ourselves to avoid being hurt altogether? On today's episode of Just Thinking, RZIM speakers Nathan Rittenhouse and Shawn Hart continue their Q&A session with these tough questions at the University of Virginia.…
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The late Ravi Zacharias reflects on Pilate's conversation with Jesus before Jesus's crucifixion.By Ravi Zacharias
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Christians have hope because of the gospel story. But, is it possible to have hope and not be happy? Today on Just Thinking, RZIM speakers Shawn Hart and Nathan Rittenhouse discuss finding lasting hope in Jesus.By Ravi Zacharias
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It is certainly not news that our public discourse has grown increasingly hostile. Consequently, there has been a lot of focus on how we vilify our opponents. However, what happens to us when we vilify others? What are the spiritual consequences for this new national pastime? In this six-part series, we'll focus on what our "villainizing" habit doe…
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Ravi Zacharias, late founder of RZIM, challenges us to put the same amount of discipline in our prayer lives as we do in an intellectual search for answers.By Ravi Zacharias
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Have you or a loved one ever struggled with depression? If so, you are certainly not alone. Join us today on Just Thinking as RZIM speakers Nathan Rittenhouse and Shawn Hart examine this topic and share some encouragement for you and your loved ones.By Ravi Zacharias
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It's that time again, for those New Year's goals to come to mind. 2020 was unexpected but God is great anyhow. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/relevantchristianpodcast/support
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"Evolution cannot be a theory of ultimate origins," Ravi Zacharias says, late founder of RZIM. Why? Hear more on today's Just A Thought.By Ravi Zacharias
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