In Matthew 11, Jesus talks about the kingdom of God, and he uses the word “violence.” That’s what the Greek word means. There’s no way around it.
The context is Jesus telling us about John the Baptist, who realized the kingdom of heaven is real. The…
In this episode, Christine will help you seize the power of connection so you won’t get stuck in isolation and loneliness but instead be encouraged as you gather with other believers. The enemy wants nothing more than to keep the people…
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In this part 1 of 2 episode of Momentum, Tim and Des talk with Nick Marks, the CEO of Australia Institute of Family Counselling (aifc), about anxiety which is so prevalent in men.
Read MoreJesus said an awful lot of hard things. And in the story of the rich young ruler, Jesus says two hard things: he says our understanding of riches and our understanding of moral goodness are wrong.
The rich young ruler is not only rich, but he’s also …
There is a sacredness to the ways God meets us and speaks to us in the dark valleys of heavy loss. In today’s episode, Francis Chan concludes his conversation with his good friend Ryan Takasugi, reflecting together on the lessons learned from the Lord in a season of deep grief.
Read MoreFrom Jan 2020: Are we supposed to believe in a literal Satan? What do the New and Old Testament say about the devil? In what ways does Jesus counter the forces of evil in his ministry and at the cross? • Subscribe to the Ask NT Wright Anything podcast: https://pod.link/1441656192 • More shows, free eBook, newsletter,…
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One of the most frequent questions we’re asked is how we maintain a spirit of peace with a family of five and all we have going on. “How do you carry such calm in your interactions with each other?” wrote one long-time listener. To begin, peace…
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Are you addicted to drama? Do you know someone who is? In this episode, clinical psychologist Dr. Scott Lyons joins Carey to talk about how to tell whether preaching and leadership have become addictions. Dr. Scott Lyons also taps into how to deal…
Read MoreIn this cultural moment, when our non-Christian friends look at the Christian faith, they often see a history of racism, an anti-intellectual mindset, homophobia, and the denigration of women.
It’s tempting to think that the best thing Christians ca…
Movements with longevity are sustained through shared, easily understood language. This most often comes through the development of axioms – short, memorable phrases that capture the essence of truth in simple ways. Reflecting on the last two…
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