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#210 The Problem of Evil and Suffering: questions with NT Wright (Replay)

In today’s Episode theologian and historian Tom Wright looks at listener questions on one of the biggest topics and questions the Christian faith faces today. What is the nature of free will, does Christianity truly offer an answer to the problem of evil and suffering? Will it be possible for there to be another ‘fall’…

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RAR #239: Practicing the Habits of a Lifelong Reader

We all want our kids to read, right? If you’re listening to this podcast, it’s probably safe to say that you want your kids to grow up to read more often than the average adult does. We want them to be lifelong learners and avid readers who read for pleasure. So it’s worth considering how…

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The Mocking and the Spitting

What did Jesus come into the world to do? 
In the final chapters of Isaiah, a mysterious figure called the Servant of the Lord is prophesied. This figure is going to come into the world and bring God’s salvation. And the New Testament writers identif…

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The Spiritual Development of a Father & Mother

As a parent, what are we truly aiming for? What really is the goal of all this stuff we put into a bucket called “parenting?”

And, at a deeper level, have I thought about how my own spiritual journey influences how my children live out their faith…

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The Secret Ingredient that Unlocks a Radical Church Community

A course won’t change your church. Neither will a book, a podcast, or a sermon series. So the question is, how do people truly change? This is a question every pastor and leader needs to answer. Over the years of my pastoral ministry, and even…

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CNLP 635 | Cal Newport With Advice to Church Leaders on Boundaries, How Pseudo-Productivity Leads to Burnout, and Why Slow Productivity is the Future for Knowledge Workers

Cal Newport returns to the podcast with advice to church leaders and business leaders on setting boundaries and how to not be available to your congregation and customers 24/7, every day of the week. Plus, Cal discusses why pseudo-productivity leads…

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#147 Jason Lepojärvi: The undiscovered Lewis

Dr Jason Lepojärvi, CS Lewis associate professor of theology and literature at George Fox University and director of the CS Lewis Initiative, gives us a sneak peak into some undiscovered elements of Lewis. Did he have a theological blind spot? Why are people still so interested in him? Plus, discover more about the inaugural Undiscovered…

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Beyond Human Effort | Francis Chan

We all go through times when it’s a struggle to connect in our relationship with God. And often, we think that adding our own ideas or cleverness will fix the problem. In this week’s episode, Francis Chan helps us discover the unique love Jesus offers and how simply prioritizing His Word and presence can change…

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Can a Mother Forget?

Isaiah 49 gives a sweeping, panoramic view of God’s salvation. But immediately following that promise, there’s a fascinating skeptical response.
This is the second of the Servant songs, a prophecy about the Servant of the Lord, who the New Testament …

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EP 284 Your Purpose and God’s Presence

In this episode, Christine Caine will empower you with the one thing you must have to fulfill your calling. It can be easy to think that what you need most is what God gives you, whether it’s His provision, protection, or power. But what…

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