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CNLP 736 | Why Dying Churches Need to Give Growing Churches Their Buildings: The Argument and The Main Objections

Fact: Many churches with facilities and money lack people, while churches with people often lack facilities and funds. In this episode, Carey Nieuwhof argues why dying churches should transfer their buildings to growing congregations. He addresses the…

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Why Tell Stories?

If you’re Christian, what is the rationale for being an actor? Why should Christians be actors? How should Christians who are actors or writers or choreographers or directors think about their faith and their work? To answer that, we need to look at the power of stories, at why we connect with and are overwhelmed…

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The Complicated Beauty of Forgiveness

Forgiving others can be complicated. Especially when you’ve been hurt deeply by those you love the most.

As we continue season 5 on relational intelligence, we discuss the reality of forgiveness, why it’s so complicated, and a helpful process for…

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CNLP 735 | 280% More Likely to Come Back: Jason Mitchell on How to Get Visitors To Come Back to Church, The Emotion of Succession and How Preaching Has Changed

Imagine if your biggest question was, why did our church grow so fast? Jason Mitchell, Lead Pastor of LCBC, talks about what you need to do to see a 280% greater spike in first-time visitors returning to your church, what’s changing in preaching, and…

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How to Talk to Your Kids About Pornography

Greta Eskridge equips parents to protect their children from the dangers of pornography by having proactive and healthy conversations with them about sexual integrity. Receive a copy of It’s Time to Talk to Your Kids About Porn and an audio download of “How to Talk to Your Kids About Pornography” for your donation of any…

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Embrace Suffering | Francis Chan

So often, we’re told that following Jesus will make life easier… but what if that’s not what Jesus said at all? In this message, Francis Chan walks us through what the Bible clearly teaches about suffering. Jesus taught us to expect it, to embrace it, and to arm ourselves with the mindset that following Him…

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Experiencing God’s Blessings in Our Moments of Rest

If you’re struggling to cram your busy schedule into each day, it may surprise you that finding time for rest is one of the most important things you can do to live a purpose-filled life. Naturalist Eryn Lynum shares how God has structured all of creation around the need for rest—Sabbath rest once a week…

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EP 351: Hope in the Waiting: Trusting God When He Feels Silent | Resilient Hope Summer Series

Are you struggling to find hope amid the chaos of uncertainty, fear, and discouragement? In this episode of the Resilient Hope Summer Series, Christine Caine reminds us of the promise that God uses every experience for our good and His…

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Fun and Faith-Based Activities for Dads to do with Their Kids

Jay and Laura Laffoon encourage dads to plan intentional times to connect with their children. Jay has written Ultimate Date Night, which provides different activities with a spiritual connection so dads can teach their kids about the Bible in a memorable way. Receive a copy of Jesus Christ: The Truth with free audio download of…

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Three Ways to Introduce Your Friends to Jesus (Part 2 of 2)

J.John explains why we need to take the Great Commission seriously and share Jesus Christ with our friends and neighbors in a ‘natural’ way. He encourages us to invest in others through prayer, small acts of caring, and by reaching across social barriers. Receive a copy of Jesus Christ: The Truth with free audio download…

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