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Talking About Hard Things in Marriage [Emotionally Healthy Marriage 3 of 5]

Welcome to episode 3 of 5 in our Summer Series called, Cultivating an Emotionally Healthy Marriage.

Difficult conversations in marriage are inevitable. Whether it’s parenting, sex, holidays, work schedules, or in-laws, all couples deal with “an…

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Rooted and Grounded (Ephesians Pt. 10) | Francis Chan

Sometimes in our walk with God, we can know all the right answers without experiencing the depth of relationship that’s available to us through Christ. Francis Chan reveals how embracing the profound love of Jesus can break us free from spiritual complacency and lead us to a life of strength, holiness, and unity within the…

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#167 Philip Tallon: How do hell, the Fall and beauty fit into Lewis’ theodicy?

How does Lewis perceive the Fall? Is he able to reconcile it with an evolutionary model? Where does the cross feature in The Problem of Pain? What did Lewis think of hell? In what ways does Lewis help us to recognise beauty and aesthetics in our discussions around theodicy? We continue our conversation with Dr…

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The Freedom of the Christian

Freedom is the greatest value in the modern Western world. The secular model of freedom is basically freedom from something. It says, “I am only free when there’s nothing in my way.” When people come to Christianity, they would like inspiration and help, but they don’t want to give up their freedom. Very often, Christians…

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EP 304 Permission to Start Persevering (Permission to Dream Series)

In this episode, Christine Caine empowers you not to give up when the journey to your dreams is difficult, but to start persevering instead. The truth is, that our dreams never happen as fast or as easily as we want them to. But if we persevere…

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157. Matt Prater on evangelism

In this episode, Tim and Des talk with Pastor Matt Prater about evangelism – sharing the good news of Jesus to others.

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The Freedom of Love

How could the idea that you’re saved by grace alone be any incentive to live a good life? Paul says the gospel of salvation through free grace, not works, is actually a greater incentive to a life of honesty, sacrifice, and love than anything else. He’s talking about how we change the human heart, and…

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CNLP 664 | The Sermon Impact Matrix: What Separates Preachers and Communication in Dying, Stagnant, Shallow, and Growing Churches

In this episode, Carey Nieuwhof breaks down four distinct communication styles typical of dying, stagnant, shallow, and growing churches. He also gives you the tools you need to break out of a rut to become a more powerful and effective communicator….

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The Freedom of Hope

Most people think the job of religion is to call people into a life of morality. But Paul says that’s not what Christianity is at all. Gospel transformation is completely different than moral reformation. In Galatians 5, Paul says there are two different reasons you could obey God—and the reason for your obedience makes all…

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CNLP 663 | Rich Villodas on How to Know When Your Soul is in Danger, How He’s Approaching the 2024 Election Differently, And Why Many Christians Are on the Broad—Not the Narrow—Path

Rich Villodas discusses how to know whether your soul is in danger, the exact disciplines and strategies he uses to maintain and grow his personal integrity, how he’s approaching the 2024 Election differently, and why many Christians are on the…

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