Best CARE Church Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 29: How to Encourage Those with Wayward Children (with Dr. Stuart Scott) 30:03

29m ago30:03

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Do you have a child who has broken off communication with you? Perhaps they are no longer living a life that aligns with Scripture or have turned their back on you and the Lord entirely. For this conversation, I have the pleasure of talking with Dr. Stuart Scott who was one of my professors who later became a friend. Dr. Scott has a long list of cr…

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FNL #143 - Does God answer the prayers of animals? (Psalm 147:9) 1:01:23

5h ago1:01:23

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Psalm 147:9 says, “He provides food for the cattle and for the young ravens when they call.” This suggests God hears the voices of animals and responds favorably. Join us as we see what else the Bible says about God and His concern for animals. The whole creation is groaning for God’s vegan kingdom to be restored on earth as it is in heaven!…

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FNL #142 - Ten Times Wiser! (Daniel 1:20) 58:24

9h ago58:24

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After taking a month off, Friday Night Live Talks are back! This week we are looking at Daniel and his friends, who refused to eat flesh and blood, and were found to be not only healthier but ten times wiser than everyone else! Join us as we examine the wisdom of God and the plant-based diet God established in His wisdom from the beginning. Become …

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FNL #141 - Three Years of Friday Night Live Talks 1:00:37

22d ago1:00:37

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Join us as we look back on three years of Friday Night Live Talks, and be the first to hear what plans Creation Care Church has for the future. We have some important announcements regarding FNL talks, and this is your opportunity to ask any questions you might have and to provide your input.By CREATION CARE CHURCH

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Episode 28: A Question of Sufficiency (with Dr. Sam Stephens) 42:19

8h ago42:19

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Can the Bible really be applied to every aspect of our life today? That is the question many are asking. To what extent can Scripture inform the aspects of our lives? Culture tells pastors that it is not our job and seminary often has done little to prepare us for this challenge. Thankfully my guest today is uniquely qualified to help us navigate t…

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#140 - The Table of Demons (1 Corinthians 10:21) 1:03:16

7d ago1:03:16

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Part 4 of 4 in our Clementine Homilies Series “You cannot drink the cup of the Lord and the cup of demons too; you cannot have a part in both the Lord’s table and the table of demons” (1 Corinthians 10:21, NIV). What is the table of the Lord and the table of demons? Why does Paul say you cannot sit at both tables? In this talk we examine what Jesus…

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FNL #139 - The Key of Knowledge (Luke 11:52) 1:01:01

1M ago1:01:01

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Part 3 of 4 in our Clementine Homilies Series “Woe to you lawyers! For you have taken away the key of knowledge. You did not enter in yourselves, and those who were entering in you hindered” (Luke 11:52, NKJV). What is the key of knowledge and who has it? In this talk we examine what Jesus taught to His disciples on this subject, as preserved in th…

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Episode 27: What is an ACBC Fellow? (with John Lehman) 43:05

1M ago43:05

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We are taking a closer look at something we talk about all the time on this podcast and that is the Association of Christian Biblical Counselors (ACBC), specifically their fellow portion of the certification process. It is such a privilege to have an ACBC Fellow on the show to talk about this. John Lehman is an ACBC Fellow, an author, and has been …

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Episode 26: Tools to Become the Biblical Counselor You Were Meant to Be (with Julie Wieland & Rosie Pierson) 37:28

28d ago37:28

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Many pastors are burned out, have limited margins, and come from a seminary that doesn’t necessarily train you on how to talk about or coach SoulCare. The need for gifted people who are not only good counselors but also enjoy coaching and mentoring others is vital to creating a church culture of biblical SoulCare. I have the privilege of being join…

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Episode 25: Using the Biblical Discipleship Approach (with Mike Hanson) 36:43

2M ago36:43

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We are switching things up this episode and I have the privilege of being in the hot seat to talk about another one of our biblical counseling tools. Kari Gross has graciously agreed to take on the role of interviewer as we discuss the tool of the biblical discipleship approach. The biblical discipleship approach (BDA) is how we first approach a co…

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FNL #138 - The Prophet Like Moses (Acts 3:22) 1:03:28

2M ago1:03:28

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Part 2 of 4 in our Clementine Homilies Series “For Moses said, ‘The Lord your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among your brothers. You must listen to Him in everything He tells you’” (Acts 3:22, BSB) Why did the apostles refer to Jesus as the Prophet like Moses? What was the significance of this title? In this talk we consider what…

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Episode 24: Finding Hope in Biblical Community (with Ben Holman) 44:04

3M ago44:04

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T. Dale Johnson authored The Church as a Culture of Care and in this book, he explains that the Church is still the primary place where those who struggle can receive lasting hope and healing. This is the topic we are discussing this week. Helping me explore this topic is my teammate, Ben Holman. Ben is a part of BCM as a Supervising and Lead Couns…

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FNL #137 - Clement and the Clementine Homilies (Philippians 4:2-3) 1:01:37

3M ago1:01:37

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“I urge Euodia and Syntyche to agree with each other in the Lord. Yes, and I ask you, my true yokefellow, to help these women who have labored with me for the gospel, along with Clement and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the Book of Life” (Philippians 4:2-3, BSB). Who is Clement of Rome? What are the Clementine Homilies? How can …

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FNL # 136 - The Wedding Banquet (Luke 14:15-24) 1:01:15

2M ago1:01:15

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What is the wedding banquet Jesus talked about? Are Christians accepting the invitation to the wedding banquet? Is God having to go to secular atheist vegans because Christians refuse the invitation to the wedding banquet? In this live talk we examine these questions according to the scriptures.By CREATION CARE CHURCH

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Episode 23: Bringing the Bible to Life (with Kent Kloter) 42:04

3M ago42:04

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I have the privilege of welcoming back one of our first guests, Kent Kloter. Kent serves as a church care partner here at BCM, but he has been practicing the ministry of biblical counseling since 1999. He is helping me discuss the important topic of bringing the Bible to life. This looks like learning to apply Scripture to everyday life and every p…

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FNL #135 - Create in Me a Clean Heart (Psalm 51:10) 56:14

3M ago56:14

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What does it mean to have a clean heart? How is the heart connected to sin and death? What does it mean to forgive from the heart? In this talk we examine the importance of having a clean heart.By CREATION CARE CHURCH

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Episode 22: Making Significant Life Change at a Counseling Retreat (with Scott O'Malley) 36:06

4M ago36:06

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Have you felt discouraged by a lack of progress or traction in a particular counseling case? I think we can all say that our busy schedule doesn’t allow us to offer more intensive, frequent counseling to those who have stalled out or need more support than a weekly session. That is why I am so grateful for intensive counseling retreats. These are i…

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FNL #134 - Is Truth for Everyone? (John 14:6) 1:03:52

3M ago1:03:52

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Should we persuade others that Jesus is THE (objective) Truth or is truth subjective? How should a believer respond when someone says they don't need the Bible to tell them what is right or wrong or about what is true? In this talk we examine these questions.By CREATION CARE CHURCH

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FNL #133 - "You Must Become Like a Child to Enter the Kingdom" (Matthew 18:3) 1:01:23

4M ago1:01:23

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Jesus says you must change and become like children to enter the kingdom of God. What does this mean? What Scripture verses was Jesus referring to? Why is this significant for Christians and non-Christians alike? In this talk we examine those questions.By CREATION CARE CHURCH

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Episode 21: Wrestling with the Psychologies (with Dr. Ernie Baker) 45:00

4M ago45:00

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In today's conversation, we are taking on the topic of psychologies and how that interacts with Biblical Counseling. Dr. Ernie Baker serves as the Pastor of Counseling Supervision and Equipping at First Baptist of Jacksonville. He has a Doctor of Ministry from Westminster Theological Seminary and is a professor at The Master’s University, where he …

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FNL #132 - The Yoke of the Lord (Matthew 11:29) 1:01:09

4M ago1:01:09

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What is the yoke of the Lord? How can we take His yoke upon us? What can the Jerusalem Council of Acts 15 and other early apostolic teachings tell us about this? In this talk, we examine these questions.By CREATION CARE CHURCH

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FNL # 131 - 4/26 Understanding Paul (2 Peter 3:15-16) 1:02:49

4M ago1:02:49

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There are varying opinions about Paul. Was he a faithful apostle or a heretic? Did he endorse or oppose veganism? Are his writings accurately or inaccurately preserved, translated, and interpreted? In this live talk we discuss how to understand Paul and certain key passages in his letters that are often used against veganism.…

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Episode 20: Navigating Sin with Residential Ministry (with Nate & Derah Schellenberg) 40:59

4M ago40:59

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In this episode, I’m sharing a conversation with Nate & Derah Schellenberg about residential ministry. Nate & Derah have been deeply involved with this type of ministry for years, and they bring their extensive wisdom to our discussion today! Sometimes, there's a need to address life-dominating sin through more intensive discipleship and counseling…

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FNL #130 - Who are the Sons of God? (Job 38:4-7) 1:01:32

5M ago1:01:32

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Who are the "Sons of God" in the Bible? In this talk we consider the various ways in which this term is used throughout the Old and New Testament of the Bible.By CREATION CARE CHURCH

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FNL #129 - Moving Mountains (Mark 11:23-26) 1:02:05

5M ago1:02:05

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Jesus taught that we have the power to move mountains. What does that mean and how can we do it? In this talk we examine what the Bible says about this question and why Jesus considers it to be one of the most important aspects of His message to the world.By CREATION CARE CHURCH

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Episode 19: Transforming the Church Through Soul Care (with Paul & Tara Forgette) 35:30

5M ago35:30

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In this episode, I’m sharing a conversation recorded with Paul and Tara Forgette live from the Faith Conference in Lafayette, IN. Paul is the Senior Pastor at Rock Creek Bible Church in Congerville, IL. He and his wife Tara recently took a week away from the responsibilities of church ministry to go through Track 1 at the Faith Conference with two …

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FNL #128 - The Forbidden Fruit (Genesis 2:17) 1:01:50

5M ago1:01:50

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What is the forbidden fruit? This is one of the most enigmatic questions in the Bible that has perplexed people for millennia. In this talk we piece together various clues in the Bible to try and solve the mystery of the forbidden fruit!By CREATION CARE CHURCH

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FNL #127 – The Resurrection (1 Corinthians 15:20) 1:02:39

5M ago1:02:39

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At this time of year, almost two thousand years ago, the power of sin and death was overcome! In this week’s live talk, we discuss the first fruits of the resurrection and the hope it affords each of us.By CREATION CARE CHURCH

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FNL #126 - The Right Hand of Fellowship 1:02:06

5M ago1:02:06

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What is the right hand of fellowship? Who has God extended the right hand of fellowship to? Are we neglecting our responsibility to extend the right hand of fellowship when it comes to animals? In this talk we consider what the Bible says about these important questions!By CREATION CARE CHURCH

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Episode 18: Cultivating Community Through Soul Care (with Kendall & Davett Coffman) 44:45

5M ago44:45

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Today, I’m sharing a conversation with Kendall & Davett Coffman. We’re talking about the Customized Blueprint Solution™, specifically Project 2: Discovery and Design. Kendall is the Senior Pastor at Lexington Community Church just north of Bloomington-Normal, IL. I’m grateful for how Kendall and Davett have shared so honestly about their experience…

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FNL # 125 - God Hates Violence (Psalm 11:5) 59:58

5M ago59:58

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In this week's live talk we examine what the Bible says about violence, and why opposition to violence was a central theme throughout the message of the prophets, including that of Jesus in His ministry.By CREATION CARE CHURCH

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FNL # 124 - Elijah and the Ravens (1 Kings 17:2-6) 58:52

5M ago58:52

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Did God command ravens to feed meat to Elijah? What might you say in response to someone claiming He did? In this week's live talk we examine what the Bible says about Elijah and the ravens.By CREATION CARE CHURCH

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FNL # 123 - Building Church Community (1 Thess. 5:11) 1:00:01

6M ago1:00:01

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We are told to build up the body of Christ, to multiply disciples, and to preach the gospel to every creature. In this week's talk we discuss what the Bible says about building church community, and practical ways we can accomplish this in our lives.By CREATION CARE CHURCH

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Episode 17: The Difficult Topics of Abuse and Suffering, Part 2 (with Mike Wickens) 43:23

6M ago43:23

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Today, I’m sharing another conversation with my good friend, Mike Wickens. Last time, we discussed the heavy topic of abuse, and today, we’re following up with a closely related topic: suffering. We dive into the mystery of why suffering exists, a sovereign, good God who doesn’t stop suffering, how to love suffering people, and best practices for p…

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FNL # 122 - God remembers the animals, and so should we! (Gen. 8:1) 1:01:05

6M ago1:01:05

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In this message, we examine the instances in which God remembers the animals throughout Scripture, and how He calls us to likewise not forget them!By CREATION CARE CHURCH

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FNL # 121 - The Armor of God (Ephesians 6:11-18) 1:01:08

6M ago1:01:08

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The letter to the Ephesians tells us to put on the full armor of God to prepare us for spiritual battle. In this week's talk we examine what this means, how to do it, and why it is so important.By CREATION CARE CHURCH

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Episode 16: The Difficult Topics of Abuse and Suffering, Part 1 (with Mike Wickens) 49:06

6M ago49:06

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FYI: This episode does contain mentions and stories of mature topics and includes references to sexual abuse by family members. Abuse is an issue that’s becoming more and more prevalent for pastors to need to navigate. My conversation with Mike Wickens is geared towards pastors who find themselves providing support in these complex, heavy situation…

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Episode 15: Freedom from Life-Dominating Sin, Part 2 (with Colton Conover) 44:15

7M ago44:15

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This is the second part of my conversation with Colton Conover. The last episode was all about addiction and life-dominating sin. This time around we are focusing on the reality of spiritual warfare and how to effectively minister and reach lost people. Colton Conover is an Intern Pastor at Pekin Bible Church. He worked as a pest control technician…

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FNL # 120 - Misconceptions About Biblical Veganism (1 Timothy 4:1-4) 59:07

7M ago59:07

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There are many misconceptions about biblical veganism, ranging from claims that veganism is unbiblical, to claims that it is a liberal, new age doctrine of demons. In this week's talk we dispel some of the most common misconceptions about biblical veganism.By CREATION CARE CHURCH

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FNL # 119 - When Will Bow and Sword Be Abolished? (Hosea 2:18) 59:25

7M ago59:25

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God promises that one day bow and sword will be abolished. What will this look like? When will it happen? Who did God promise this to? In this talk we examine each of these questions.By CREATION CARE CHURCH

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Episode 14: Freedom from Life-Dominating Sin, Part 1 (with Colton Conover) 50:55

7M ago50:55

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FYI: This episode does contain mentions and stories involving demons. If you normally listen around children or need a heads-up about that topic, we wanted to give that to you. This is part one of two, all about addiction and life-dominating sin. I have the privilege of being joined by a guest who understands this space all too well. He has such a …

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FNL # 118 - On Earth as it is in Heaven (Matthew 6:10) 1:00:13

7M ago1:00:13

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Are we living according to the perfect will of God now? Or are we waiting until Jesus returns? In this talk we learn what the Bible says about God's will being done on earth as it is in heaven.By CREATION CARE CHURCH

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FNL #117 – Are you seeking God with all your heart? (Jeremiah 29:13) 59:10

8M ago59:10

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Jesus says the greatest command is to love God with all your heart. In order to fulfill this, you must first seek God, not halfheartedly, but with all your heart. In this talk we examine what the Bible says about seeking God wholeheartedly.By CREATION CARE CHURCH

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Episode 13: Witnessing Soul Care Firsthand (with Keith Thach) 30:50

8M ago30:50

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We are following up on last week’s episode with Christi Thach by having her husband, Keith, join us. Christi was open and vulnerable about her experience of biblical SoulCare™ through a difficult time in her life. In this episode, Keith shares what it was like to watch his wife walk through biblical SoulCare, how it built bridges of trust with him,…

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FNL #116 – Are we Undoing the Heavy Burdens? (Isaiah 58:6) 58:47

8M ago58:47

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God commands us to undo the heavy burdens of those who are oppressed. When it comes to humans and animals who are burdened by exploitation for profit, are we undoing the heavy burdens or are we adding to them? In this talk, we examine this topic.By CREATION CARE CHURCH

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FNL # 115 - Was there Cuddling in the Garden of Eden? (Ecc. 4:11) 1:01:18

8M ago1:01:18

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Was cuddling part of God’s very good design for humans and animals? Did Adam and Eve cuddle with animals? Will there be cuddling with animals in the kingdom of heaven? In this lighthearted talk we see what the Bible says about this topic!By CREATION CARE CHURCH

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Episode 12: Soul Care that Reaches the Pews (with Christi Thach) 21:43

8M ago21:43

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We are talking about biblical soul care from a bit of a different perspective today, and that is the perspective from the pews. Biblical soul care shouldn’t remain solely with your staff; it needs to reach all the way to the pews. My friend and co-worker, Christi Thach, has a God-glorifying story about trusting the Church when she was going through…

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FNL #114 - Shout it from the Rooftops! (Matthew 10:27) 59:03

8M ago59:03

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Jesus tells us to proclaim His message from the rooftops, revealing to the world the kingdom of God and its ways. In this week's talk, we consider various creative ways to proclaim this good news for all creation!By CREATION CARE CHURCH

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FNL #113 - Who is Jesus? (John 8:58) 57:45

9M ago57:45

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In the Gospel of John, Jesus says "I AM'' several times, indicating to His audience who He is. In this talk, we examine some of these instances and their significance in understanding the identity of Jesus.By CREATION CARE CHURCH

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Episode 11: Money and Biblical Stewardship (with Jeff Huizenga) 41:27

9M ago41:27

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Money. It’s one of the most dreaded topics for many pastors and church leaders. When we talk about money, it can feel like people will interpret it as self-serving and self-motivating, which leads many pastors to avoid the topic altogether. I am joined by long-time friend and financial planner by profession, Jeff Huizenga. Jeff is a Partner and Dir…

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