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#152 Is ‘The Lord of the Rings’ a religious work?

Dr Holly Ordway, author of Tolkien’s Faith explores what JRR Tolkien meant when he described The Lord of the Rings as a “fundamentally religious and Catholic work”. Do we see any elements of his faith in the book? Is it possible to discern a theology? Are there any characters Tolkien identified with? plus, how does Leaf…

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Faith Over Fear | Francis Chan

In the heart of every sincere follower of Christ, there’s a desire to trust God and take bold steps of faith. But often the easiest choice is to play it safe. In this week’s episode, Francis Chan invites us to explore what it means to truly believe in the promises of God and live a…

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The Longing for Home

We’re not at home. We live in a world that doesn’t sustain or support the deepest needs of our hearts.
Martin Heidegger (a fascist sympathizer) and Karl Marx (the father of Communism) were very different, prominent thinkers; yet, they both agreed tha…

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EP 289 God is Calling You to Rise Up

In this episode, Christine Caine will empower you to shift your perspective, stand in faith, and rise up with hope for what God can do. In this world we are faced with an onslaught of change, stress, anxiety, and fear. Amid such struggles,…

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142. Nicholas Marks on anxiety and the church

In this episode of Momentum, Tim and Des talk with Nick Marks, the CEO of Australia Institute of Family Counselling (aifc), about anxiety and the church.

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Lessons from Childhood with Luke Smallbone

One of our closest friends, Luke Smallbone, who is also one-half of the four-time Grammy award-winning duo https://www.forkingandcountry.com/ joins Josh in the cabin to share stories from his own childhood, which are depicted in a brand new movie…

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The Freedom of True Love

In a culture where people really don’t know who they are and what life’s about—in a fragmented culture like ours—the fastest way to still feel good about ourselves is romance. It’s the ultimate philosophical narcotic. 
“I don’t know what life is abou…

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#213 Which Bible Translation is the best one? (Replay)

Listeners ask questions on which Bible translations we should deem as the best ones and which ones we should use on a daily basis. What makes a good translation, why doesn’t Tom capitalise ‘holy spirit’, and what does he make of Pope Francis ‘changing’ the Lords’ Prayer? Tom also discusses the process and thinking behind…

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CNLP 642 | Willie and Korie Robertson on Duck Dynasty’s Backstory, The Terrible Side of Rapid Growth, And How to Make Marriage, Family, and Friendship Work in the Spotlight

Duck Dynasty’s Willie and Korie Robertson share the backstory behind the rise of their A&E reality show and how they got started. Plus, Willie and Korie discuss the terrible side of rapid growth and how to make marriage, family, and friendship…

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RAR #240: Max Lucado: Nourishing a Child’s Heart with Books

When you hear the name Max Lucado, what comes to mind for you? Max Lucado is best known as a pastor, speaker, best-selling inspirational author, and, in many Christian families, he’s a household name. His books are written for everyone—especially those who are hurting, lonely, and discouraged. In his writing, he constantly points his readers…

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