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087 - The Ten Commandments - The Third Commandment24:58

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Our series on the Ten Commandments is finally back!!! Join Ray Jewell and I as we dive right back by chatting about what it means to take the Lord's name in vain. Recommended Resources: The Ten Commandments: What They Mean, Why They Matter, and Why We Should Obey Them by Kevin DeYoung

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086 - Growing Up with R.C.32:30

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What is it like to grow up with a world-famous theologian as your father? In his new book, Growing Up (with) R.C., R.C. Sproul Jr. shares several endearing memories of his father and the lessons that will always stick with him. R.C. also talks candidly about his own struggles and how the grace of God reaches even the most depraved among us. You ...…

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085 - Competing Spectacles26:27

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This week Ray and I met at Mocha Moment in Janesville to review the new book, Competing Spectacles: Treasuring Christ in the Media Age by Tony Reinke. The book seeks to explore what it means to live in an image-filled world where are bombarded with spectacle after spectacle all competing for our nine second attention spans. Listen and as Ray an ...…

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084 - So the Next Generation Will Know31:58

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This week we take a break from our series on the Ten Commandments to tell you about a great new book to be released this week. J. Warner Wallace is known as a cold-case detective who turned to an apologist when he decided to look into the claims of Christianity. You can read about his story in Cold Case Christianity. Detective Wallace's latest ...…

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Reining in Ray - Roadtripping with Ray32:21

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In this edition of Reining in Ray, Ray and I talk about our recent road trips. Actually, this podcast was recorded in the car, so you'll hear my muffler and a few road noises. (Shout out to Fearnside's Fix All) First, we drove down to Lincoln Christian University for a seminary lectureship on Technology, Transhumanism and Morality. This is also ...…

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083 - The Ten Commandments Part 3 - The Second Commandment23:59

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When was the last time you bowed down to an Idol you carved out yourself? In this episode we're discussing the Second Commandment and how it relates to our worship of the Lord. Joining us is missionary to Haiti, Sean Christensen who also serves as a seminary professor. He and I chat about worship and even get into issues such as are artist rend ...…

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082 - The Ten Commandments Part 2 - The First Commandment33:02

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This we jump into the First Commandment. What does it mean to have no other gods? How do we define idolatry? Since few in our churches are guilty of bowing down worshiping statues, does this commandment even apply to us today? Joining me to discus these questions and more is Pastor Allen Nelson of the Perryville Second Baptist Church in Arkansa ...…

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081 - The Ten Commandments Part 1 - Introduction34:12

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This week we begin our 11 week series on the Ten Commandments. In this first episode, Pastor Phil Allen and I discuss the role of the law and it's implications for us today. How are the Ten Commandments relevant for New Testament Christians living by grace? Recommend Resources The Ten Commandments by J. Douma The Ten Commandments: What They Mea ...…

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080 - The Pilgrim's Progress: A Poetic Journey29:40

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This week features a guest I've been looking forward to meeting - Paul Cox of RefToons. For the last year RefToons has been my favorite online comic strip. RefToons features great quotes from well-known Reformed theologians accompanied by an awesome, original illustration. Paul is now working an exciting new project, a children's version of Pil ...…

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079 - Nobody Wants Revival31:22

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Most Christians, if asked, would say they want revival. They might even regularly pray for revival. But, do we really want a genuine revival and all that goes along with a true Bible revival? In his book Nobody Wants Revival, Evangelist Ben Everson confronts us with some false ideas people mistake for Biblical revival and challenges us to indiv ...…

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078 - Judging32:30

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If there is anything we know about the life of Jesus is that He never judged anyone and as His followers we too are never to judge anyone. At least this is what so many seem to believe. However, when we look at what Scripture actually says and what Jesus in particular commanded us to do, you might be a bit surprised. So, you will want to listen ...…

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Reining in Ray - Random Ray30:35

2M ago30:35

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In this episode of Reining in Ray, I throw out some random questions like name three people you want on your zombie apocalypse team and name an item on your bucket list. Joining us for the first time ever is my oldest son, Tony. You'll hear a little bit of background noise as we recorded at the Mocha Moment coffee shop in Janesville, WI.…

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077 - Christian Marriage29:55

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What makes a Christian marriage distinctly Christian? In his latest book Christian Marriage: An Introduction, Dr. David Ayers of Grove City College, takes us through what the Bible has to say about this subject starting where God starts - the Garden of Eden. This is a fascinating book and we has quite a fascinating conversation about it on this ...…

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076 - Community Strong Family Conference23:22

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This week I'm joined by my boss, Tim Befus, who serves as the administrator of Rock County Christian School in Beloit, WI. Tim talks a little bit about his background and the years he served at RCCS but we spend most of our time chatting about the upcoming Community Strong Family Conference. This year Lee Strobel (A Case for Christ) joins us li ...…

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075 - Angels28:56

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Here on our 75th episode we are joined by Biblical scholar Dr. Michael Heiser as we chat about his latest book, Angels: What the Bible Really Says About God’s Heavenly Host. It is a fascinating book and a fascinating conversation you won't want to miss! You can also listen to Dr. Heiser on his podcast, the Naked Bible Podcast and at his website.…

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074 - The Sanctity of Human Life in Light of Current Events36:56

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In response to legislation in the states of New York and Virginia that would seek to radically expand abortion rights, Ray Jewell and I discuss the sanctity of every human life both in and out of the womb. Rather than a technical lecture, we speak from the heart and turn to the Word of God as we consider this very complex issue.…

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073 - The Attributes of God - The Contemplation of God28:15

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This is our final episode of our journey through the attributes of God. Join us as Pastor Phil Allen (Daystar Christian Fellowship in South Beloit, WI) helps us wrap things up with a discussion about how to even think about God.

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072 - The Attributes of God - The Wrath of God27:47

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We all like to bask in the love of God, but Scripture also speaks of God's wrath. When we think of anger from a human perspective, we think of someone consumed with vengeance and ready to seek revenge. Is this the God of the Bible? Is the wrath of God ever justified? Joining us this week is Pastor Tim Johnson of the Rock Valley Chapel in Beloit ...…

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071 - The Attributes of God - The Love of God31:23

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We're in our 15th installment of our series on the attributes of God and we finally come to the one attribute most people associate with God - love. So, listen in as Ray Jewell joins us for an encouraging look at how not only God loves us but that how we should be a reflection of that to those around us.…

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070 - The Attributes of God - The Mercy of God29:50

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Now that the holiday season has ended we delve right back in to our exploration of the attributes of God. In this fourteenth segment, Ray Jewell and I discuss God's mercy - something we all need!

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069 - A Year End Review of Books1:00:00

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What better way to ring in the new Year than with Ray Jewell and I? In this episode we discuss books that we read this past year. But wait, there's more! In this special extended hour-long edition I ask several others what books impacted them this year. So you will also hear from other great guests such as: Ray Rhodes, Jesse Beernink, Jordan Ce ...…

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068 - Advent33:07

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Yesterday marked the fourth Sunday of Advent season leading up to Christmas day tomorrow. Many churches recognize the tradition of Advent, but what does it really mean? Is it ever mentioned in the Bible? How ought we to recognize Christ in all of this? Pastor Aaron White of the River Hills Community Church in Janesville, WI joins us to discuss ...…

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Reining in Ray 03 - An Interview with Santa31:45

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It's Christmas time and who better to have on the podcast than Santa himself! In this edition of Reining in Ray, Ray and chat about Christmas traditions and how Christian families should address Santa Claus.

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067 - The Attributes of God - The Grace of God30:29

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Grace is absolutely amazing, but just what is it and why is it amazing? In this twelfth installment of our look at the attributes of God we talk about one of the most encouraging aspect's of who God is, His grace. Joining us is Scotty Smith, author of several books, the Pastor Emeritus at Christ Community, Teacher in Residence at West End Commu ...…

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066 - Bonus Episode - The Life and Legacy of Susannah Spurgeon23:02

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In this special bonus episode we invite Pastor Ray Rhodes Jr. who is the author of the great new book, Susie: The Life and Legacy of Susannah Spurgeon, wife of Charles H. Spurgeon. Many of are already familiar with the Prince of Preachers himself, Charles Spurgeon, but what do we know about his wife? "Susannah Spurgeon was a remarkable woman in ...…

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065 - The Attributes of God - The Patience of God29:30

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They say that patience is a virtue - but more importantly it is an attribute of God. This week Ray Jewell joins us once again as we talk about an attribute we both need to display more in our own lives as we seek to be a reflection of Christ in this world.

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064 - The Attributes of God - The Goodness of God18:45

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As we continue our look at the attributes of God, this week we chat about the goodness of God. God is good and He is good all the time - but really? Is God good when things are going bad? What is goodness anyway? We welcome back Pastor Phil Allen of the Daystar Christian Fellowship to address these topics and more.…

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Reining in Ray 02 - Dancing and Disagreements33:56

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This is our second installment of Reining in Ray - the spin-off podcast where Ray Jewell and I discuss questions submitted by you the listener. This month we chat about Thanksgiving and how to get along with those who disagree with you politically. We also get into topics like social justice and angels dancing on pins.…

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063 - The Attributes of God - The Faithfulness of God27:31

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This is our tenth episode exploring the attributes of God. This week Ray Jewell and I chat about something we are not only incredibly thankful for, but daily dependent on - the faithfulness of God. God is always faithful to his children, even when they are not faithful to Him.

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062 - Bonus Episode - Praise and Thanksgiving29:12

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Happy Thanksgiving! In this special bonus episode I chat with Evangelist Byron Foxx of Bible Truth Music. Brother Byron and I chat about the special place that music plays in helping foster an attitude of gratitude.

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061 - The Attributes of God - The Power of God26:42

6M ago26:42

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This is week nine in our series on the Attributes of God. Our old friend Ray Jewell stops by as we chat about the power of God. Is god really all-powerful? How far does that extend? Are there any limits to what God can do and how does that effect me personally? We'll talk about these topics and more on this episode.…

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060 - Bonus Episode - A War of Loves36:03

6M ago36:03

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In this special bonus episode, Ray Jewell and I chat about a newly released book we had the pleasure of reading. A War of Loves by David Bennett is the story of a young man who came out as a homosexual but years later would come to embrace the gospel of Christ. The book is a brutally honest look at his life and attempts to reconcile his sexuali ...…

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059 - The Attributes of God - The Holiness of God13:55

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We are commanded to be holy as God is holy, but what does it mean to be holy? Some get nervous about any talk of holiness as sometimes it leads to legalism or unattainable standards of perfection. So how is God holy and in what way ought to reflect that holiness ourselves? That's out topic this week on the podcast as we continue our series on t ...…

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058 - The Attributes of God - The Immutability of God19:36

7M ago19:36

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As we continue our series on the Attributes of God, this week we tackle the issue of immutability - or does God ever change? How about during prayer, can I ever change the mind of God. Does God ever change His mind? Joining us is Phil Johnson, the executive director of Grace to You, editor of John MacArthur's books and one of the authors of the ...…

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057 - The Attributes of God - The Sovereignty of God20:35

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As we move in week 6 of our attributes of God series, Dr. Phil Allen joins us to chat about God's sovereignty. For many, this can be quite the controversial topic. But as delve into the subject from a Biblical perspective we will see much more comfort in this doctrine than controversy.

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056 - Pastor Appreciation Month29:42

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This month is pastor appreciation month so we interrupt our series on the attributes of God for a chat between Ray Jewell and I about just how important the pastor is to the life of the church. We also interviewed several pastors to ask them when they feel most appreciated by their church.

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055 - The Attributes of God - The Supremacy of God23:51

7M ago23:51

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This episode brings us into week five of our study of the attributes of God. Dr. Tim Johnson, the pastor of Rock Valley Chapel in Beloit, WI, joins us to discuss the supremacy of God.

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Reining in Ray 01 - Kavanaugh, Cafes, and Commentaries40:17

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This is our first attempt at a new monthly feature we're calling Reining in Ray. This podcast will feature Ray Jewell and I commenting on the questions and topics you the listeners have submitted. No subjects are off limits! In this trial run, we discuss the Kavanaugh confirmation hearings, my idea of a theologically-themed restaurant and a que ...…

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054 - the Attributes of God - The Foreknowledge of God36:00

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This is part four of our look at the attributes of God. This week Pastor Aaron White of the River Hill Community Church in Janesville, WI is here to chat with us about foreknowledge. Did God merely look ahead through the corridors of time and simply know who would accept His offer of salvation is there something more to this biblical doctrine?…

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Bonus Ep - Episode 053 - Donald Trump is Not My Savior29:03

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We interrupt our regular scheduled series on the attributes of God to give you this special bonus episode! Dr. Michael L. Brown, host of the Line of Fire radio program and president of the FIRE School of Ministry, was kind of to give me a few minutes of his time to chat about his soon-to-be-released book, Donald Trump is Not My Savior: An Evang ...…

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052 - The Attributes of God: The Knowledge of God30:09

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This week we jump right in to our third episode on the attributes of God. Pastor James White of the Lighthouse Community Church in Vernon, AL and co-host of the Everyday Ministry Podcast joins us to discuss the knowledge of God. Does God actually know everything? (yes)

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051 - The Attributes of God - The Decrees of God29:04

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This week we cover chapter two of A.W. Pink's the Attributes of God, the Decrees of God. What are God's eternal decrees and how do they apply to us? Joining us to explain this is Dr. Brian Hanson, Assistant Professor of Humanities and Theology at Bethlehem College and Seminary. Brian is also author of the book Waiting on the Spirit of Promise: ...…

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050 - The Attributes of God - The Solitariness of God23:59

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I am very excited to begin this new, 17-part series on the attributes of God. The purpose of our study is explore how God has revealed Himself to us through the pages of Scripture so that we might grow in our knowledge of Him and thus deepen our relationship with Him. We will be using A.W. Pink's classic book on the topic as our guide. Kicking ...…

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049 - Cobra Kai and Sanctification24:30

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Get ready to geek out on some sound theology! In the fight against sin, too many Christians take a passive role not realizing the all-war such a fight requires. Are you the wimpy Daniel Larusso or the strike hard, strike first, no mercy Johnny Lawrence in your approach to sin? Joining us this week is one of my favorite podcast hosts, author/pas ...…

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048 - Gender Roles in the Church: The Great Debate33:52

9M ago33:52

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This is our third and final segment in our series concerning gender roles in the church. In this wrap-up, Ray Jewell and I discuss our sharp differences concerning Complementarianism (the right view) and Egalitarianism (Ray's view) but end by seeing areas upon which can both agree. The most important part is Ray and I walk away from this debate ...…

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047 - Gender Roles in the Church: Complementarianism28:24

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This is our second segment in our three part series concerning gender roles in the church. This week we cover the complementarian view which states that while God created both genders to be equal in value and worth, He also created them with distinct roles that were intended to complement each other. Joining us to discuss this is one of my favo ...…

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046 - Gender Roles in the Church: Egalitarianism30:55

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This week Ray Jewell and I begin a three week series concerning gender roles within the church. This first week we discuss the Egalitarian view that say suggests that both men and women can preach and hold positions of leadership as gender distinctions no longer exist because Christ's victory at the Cross has erased the differences that once se ...…

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045 - Spirit & Truth19:33

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Join us this week for a spur of the moment interview with Les Lanphere of the Reformed Pubcast and the wildly popular documentary Calvinist. Les is now working on a new movie on the subject of worship entitled Spirit & Truth. So, to help him kick things off and get this off the ground we've welcomed Les on the program to chat about this new end ...…

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044 - Pneumatology29:57

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This week I'm excited to have Dr. Michael Horton on the podcast. Dr. Horton is the host of the White Horse Inn, the editor of Modern Reformation Magazine as well as the J. Gresham Machen Professor of Systematic Theology and Apologetics at Westminster Seminary California. He has written many books including his latest, Rediscovering the Holy Spi ...…

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043 - Unpacking Forgiveness21:08

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This week on the podcast we chat about the difficult concept of forgiveness. By definition forgiveness must include some degree of hurt and pain which often makes this topic difficult to grapple with. Joining us is Pastor Chris Brauns, pastor of the Red Brick Church in Stillman Valley, IL and the author of the book Unpacking Forgiveness. Listen ...…

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