Best C.S. Lewis for Today Podcasts (2025)

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Public Relations for C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, and Dorothy Sayers, with Christie Kleinmann 25:27

14d ago25:27

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Have you ever thought about becoming a brand expert for C. S. Lewis or J. R. R. Tolkien? On the one hand, these seem like authors who need no introduction. On the other hand, how many people today really know the work of these towering 20th Century authors, beyond what made its way onto the silver screen? And what about one of the authors closely a…

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Ecclesiology Part 5 - The Prophetic Role of a Local Church 31:31

3h ago31:31

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A church is more than just a building; it's more than just a meeting on a Sunday meeting; it's more than a global organisation - it is primarily a local community of Christ-followers. These believers are called together by the Holy Spirit to be a worshiping, witnessing, welcoming community of sons and daughters of God the Father. A local church is …

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Working for the Inklings, with Three Belmont University Students 32:12

1h ago32:12

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In our previous episode of Church Life Today, I was joined by Professor Christie Kleinmann of Belmont University, who talked with me about her fascinating and truly original course on Strategic Public Relations for the Inklings (specifically, C. S. Lewis, J. R. R. Tolkien, and Dorothy Sayers). This is a follow up to that previous excellent episode …

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How Jesus' Folded Grave Cloths Proved His Physical Resurrection 46:37

4d ago46:37

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Christianity is grounded in the physical resurrection of Jesus Christ. There is now good evidence to believe that the folded grave cloths of the crucified Jesus of Nazareth, the shroud used to cover His body, and the face cloth to place over His face, have been preserved even to this day. In this presentation Dr. Corbett presents some of that evide…

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Habemus Papam, with John Cavadini 28:53

8d ago28:53

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“Habemus Papam.” We have a pope. We have a papa. We have a father. The announcement of a new pope is a startlingly joyous and even spellbinding moment, when not just the faithful but also many who seemingly have no interest in the Church stop and cheer together. What is being proclaimed? What is the significance of the pope for the Church and, thro…

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Why Good Friday was GOOD Friday 37:44

22d ago37:44

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It is known as Good Friday. But why? It is the penultimate moment in human history when the Creator of the Universe entered into His creation. In this message, Kim and I share why Good Friday really was GOOD Friday.By Dr. Andrew Corbett

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The Evangelizing Brilliance and Errors of Matteo Ricci, with Anthony Clark 27:40

29d ago27:40

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When we say the name “God”, have we assumed too quickly that we know what we mean? We use that word quite regularly, without much strain or prolonged consideration, as if the meaning of the word were self-evident. But what if you had to explain – indeed, translate – the word “God” into a language that had no such concept? That would force you, I th…

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Ecclesiology_Part 4 - The Pathway of a Local Church 32:24

1M ago32:24

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Ecclesiology is the study of the church. Local churches are all a part of the global Church which made up multiple denominations and traditions. There is one thing that is often neglected by a local church and it is not just their foyer or carpark - it is their pathway. In this session Dr. Andrew Corbett discusses how a local church can begin to de…

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Healing Wounds, with Bishop Erik Varden 37:39

1M ago37:39

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By his wounds. His wounds are the source of healing. Our wounds are the wounds that are healed by his wounds. Our wounds may even become the source of healing for others because we have been healed by his wounds. What an unimaginable mystery. Wounds heal. Healing from wounds. Have we considered the magnificence or the near-unbelievability of this r…

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Ecclesiology Part-3 - When a Church Assembles 23:13

2M ago23:13

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Becoming a Christian is the entrance to belonging to a church family. There is a growing trend for Christians looking for a more meaningful engagement with their local church when they gather. The Apostle Paul described the gathering a church as being a time when the presence and power of the Lord Jesus Christ was experienced and obvious. In this e…

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Ecclesiology Part 2 - Refocusing and Revitalising a Local Church 29:31

2M ago29:31

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The reason every Christian should be increasingly aware of ecclesiology is quite simple. When someone becomes a follower of Christ because of the miracle of conversion, they are “baptised into the body of Christ” as Paul told the Corinthians. In this episode we discuss the principles for revitalising and refocusing a local church so that it can "gl…

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Ecclesiology, Part 1 - Introduction 21:22

2M ago21:22

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Every Christian should know about ecclesiology. Ecclesiology, from the two Greek words ecclesia and logos is the study of the church. The reason every Christian should be increasingly aware of ecclesiology is quite simple. When someone becomes a follower of Christ because of the miracle of conversion, they are “baptised into the body of Christ” as …

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Edge of Belief: UFO’s, Technology, and the Catholic Imagination, with Brett Robinson 23:14

2M ago23:14

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How should Catholics think about UFOs? How can the Church respond to evolving scientific discoveries? What are the boundaries for Catholic belief? These are the kinds of questions at the heart of a new documentary short film produced by The McGrath Institute for Church Life. "Edge of Belief: UFOs, Technology & The Catholic Imagination," explores th…

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Marian Preaching Competition, with Msgr. Michael Heintz 28:42

3M ago28:42

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The McGrath Institute for Church Life, together with the John S. and Virginia Marten Program in Homiletics and Liturgics, is hosting a homily contest on preaching the Blessed Virgin Mary. We invite ordained Catholic bishops, priests, and deacons to submit a five-to-seven-minute homily (in either English or Spanish) for one of three Marian solemniti…

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True Genius: The Mission of Women in Church and Culture, with Abigail Favale 25:19

3M ago25:19

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Thirty years ago, in both Evangelium Vitae and his Letter to Women, John Paul II issued a clear call for the genius of women to be “more fully expressed in the life of society as a whole, as well as in the life of the Church” (Letter to Women 10). Throughout his papacy, in fact, JPII emphasized women’s “prophetic character,” calling on them to be “…

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Church Life Today Rewind: C.S. Lewis's ‘The Great Divorce’: a discussion with Josh McManaway 59:37

4M ago59:37

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You can’t take a souvenir from Hell into Heaven; likewise, you can’t fit the realities of Heaven into Hell. That is Gospel truth for C. S. Lewis, especially as he imagines the separation between Heaven and Hell, vice and virtue, corrupt loves and the fullness of joy in his brief, brilliant eschatological novel, The Great Divorce. As we make the tur…

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Praise Her in the Gates: Telling the Pro-Life Story, with Brian Kennedy 28:59

4M ago28:59

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“The Gospel is not some vague palliative, it’s a man raised from the dead.” The Pro-Life Movement has, for several decades now, remembered the dead, principally those children lost to abortion, with a hope for a new culture of life raised from those tragedies. And yet the story of the Pro-Life Movement is primarily told by its enemies, who regularl…

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Barnabas and Paul Part 2 - Their extraordinary world-wide legacy 37:58

4M ago37:58

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This is the second part in this look at, The Book of Acts, which describes this most unlikely partnership between Barnabas and Saul of Tarsus. Barnabas, the older, genteel, devout, kind and gentle man, who sought out and brought into the attention of the world, a brash, younger, hold, confrontational, zealot, man named Saul (who would take on the n…

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Barnabas And Paul Part 1 40:32

5M ago40:32

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The Book of Acts describes this most unlikely partnership between Barnabas and Saul of Tarsus. Barnabas, the older, genteel, devout, kind and gentle man, who sought out and brought into the attention of the world, a brash, younger, hold, confrontational, zealot, man named Saul (who would take on the name, Paul. These two men formed a formidable par…

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The Next Wave of Artificial Intelligence and Our Humanity, with Stephanie DePrez 41:36

4M ago41:36

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Agentic AI is a term that will be new to many people. If we were to think of artificial intelligence in waves, the first wave was about making predictions and the second wave was about generating content. This third wave, known as Agentic AI, is far more sophisticated. It is about AI agents performing complex tasks and making decisions. That might …

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#3 - Dietrich Bonhoeffer (1906 - 1945) 23:03

5M ago23:03

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💬 Text me what you took away from this episode Dietrich Bonhoeffer was a German pastor during the Nazi regime and one of the few openly resisted them while they were in power. He called out corruption and joined the resistance group conspiring against Hitler. Dietrich Bonhoeffer wasn’t just some guy behind a pulpit; he risked his life, and lived ou…

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#2 - Hudson Taylor (1832 - 1905) 23:29

5M ago23:29

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💬 Text me what you took away from this episode Hudson Taylor is considered one of the most influential figures in Christian missions. He really revolutionized how missionaries should share the gospel in foreign countries, especially where cultures are so different than their own. His life is well documented across multiple biographies - I read the …

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How Many Students Are Studying Theology?!, with Anthony Pagliarini 34:05

5M ago34:05

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When people hear about the undergraduate theology program at the University of Notre Dame they are genuinely astonished. They had no idea that that many students were choosing to study theology. Each year, the number of students grows. What is going on? Why are students so interested? What does this tell us about evangelization, and hope for the Ch…

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Veronica Godoy Interviewed on Hill Country Institute Live 58:00

6M ago58:00

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Veronica, a native Argentinian, is the Central Texas Conservation Project Director for A Rocha, the international creation care ministry. She is passionate about connecting people with God's creation, caring for His creation, and growing awareness of creation care in the church. In this interview, you'll hear about A Rocha's work on 6 continents, V…

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Rethinking Sex, with Christine Emba 39:42

6M ago39:42

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For years now, modern-day sexual ethics has held that “anything goes” when it comes to sex—as long as everyone says yes, and does so enthusiastically. So why, even when consent has been ascertained, are so many sexual experiences filled with frustration and disappointment, even shame? The truth is that the rules that make up today’s consent-only se…

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John Davis Interviewed on Hill Country Institute Live 58:00

6M ago58:00

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John Davis, Wildlife Biologist, worked for Texas Parks and Wildlife for 30 years and currently serves as the new Conservation Program Manager with the Kyle Parks and Rec Department, working to improve the native wildlife and plant conservation efforts in Kyle. Larry and John discuss environmental stewardship, creation care, and the spectrum of thin…

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Saints Who Flew, with Carlos Eire 48:34

6M ago48:34

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Flying is impossible. Well, not strictly impossible, because we fly in airplanes and hot air balloons, but you know what I mean: human beings can’t fly. It’s impossible. Except here’s the thing: a good number of people –– hundreds, maybe thousands –– have sworn, upon penalty of damnation, that they have witnessed people flying, or at least levitati…

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Malachi - Part 11 - The Sun Will Rise To Bring Healing 45:11

6M ago45:11

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The Prophetic Book of Malachi is written using a unique literary style called ‘a Disputational’. The Lord would bring a charge of wrongdoing and the people would dispute the charge. Malachi 1:2, '“I have loved you,” says the LORD. But you say, “How have you loved us?”' This constant disputing by Malachi’s audience reveals their stubborn hearts. Wit…

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Dilexit Nos – Part 2, a conversation with Abigail Favale and Brett Robinson 45:14

6M ago45:14

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Notre Dame professors Abigail Favale and Brett Robinson join me today to talk about Pope Francis’s new encyclical, Dilexit Nos: On the Human and Divine Love of the Heart of Jesus Christ. This is the second of two conversations on the encyclical that we are featuring on Church Life Today, each with faculty colleagues of mine from the McGrath Institu…

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Malachi - Part 9 - Where Did All The Tithes Go? 45:29

7M ago45:29

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In this powerful sermon, we explore the book of Malachi and its deep connections to the prophet Jeremiah's message. We will discover how Malachi's words—though not fully understood by his original audience—speak profoundly to us today, especially as we reflect on God's unwavering love and mercy. The closing verses of Malachi, some of the heaviest i…

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Malachi - Part 10 - Who Needs a 'Book of Remembrance'? 34:10

7M ago34:10

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In this powerful sermon, we explore the book of Malachi and its deep connections to the prophet Jeremiah's message. Discover how Malachi's words—though not fully understood by his original audience—speak profoundly to us today, especially as we reflect on God's unwavering love and mercy. The closing verses of Malachi, some of the heaviest in the Bi…

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Dilexit Nos – Part 1, a conversation with Joshua McManaway and Melissa Moschella 46:42

7M ago46:42

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Notre Dame professors Melissa Moschella and Joshua McManaway join me today to talk about Pope Francis’s new encyclical, Dilexit Nos: On the Human and Divine Love of the Heart of Jesus Christ. The encyclical is a call to renew our devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and, thereby, to become more fully, more completely, more authentically human, esp…

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Malachi - Part 8 - When Did God Become a Silversmith? 35:57

7M ago35:57

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After resistance from Israel's Priests, Malachi announced that the Lord “Would come to the Temple” (Mal. 3:1). “The LORD will come” is a warning of His judgment as the proceeding context indicates. In this life, the Lord’s judgment is merciful and redemptive. The Lord will come in Judgment as a Refiner to purify and launderer to wash clean (Mal. 3:…

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The Catholicity of Montessori Education, with Beth Capdevielle 33:19

7M ago33:19

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In her 1936 book, The Secret of Childhood, Maria Montessori writes that “We must wake up to the great reality that children have a psychic life whose delicate manifestations escape notice and whose pattern of activity can be unconsciously disrupted by adults.” The approach to education that Montessori established sought to remove such unnecessary d…

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Malachi - Part 7 - How Did The Temple Become Godless? 34:16

7M ago34:16

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The Book of Malachi is the 'Capstone' of the Old Testament prophets. Each of the elements of the Mosaic covenant are referenced in the Book's 55 verses. Each of the rebukes of the previous OT prophets are also echoed in this prophetic book. One of the major themes of Malachi is also one of the central features of the Old Covenant: the ‘Temple’. Thi…

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Malachi - Part 6 - Who is the 'Messenger' Malachi Referred to? 30:12

7M ago30:12

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One of the main and underlying themes of the Book of Malachi is: ‘The Messenger'. Indeed, the very name of Book means “My Messenger” in English. While the book refers to the author as the Lord's Messenger, Malachi also refers to the priests as the Lord's messenger as well. Then, in one of the climaxes of the Book, there is the prophecy of the comin…

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The Vigil Project, with Andrew Goldstein 26:24

8M ago26:24

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The Vigil Project is a nonprofit Catholic apostolate and collective of musical artists dedicated to leading people to an encounter with God through music. Their work stretches from the liturgy to everyday life, from Sunday worship and Feast Days to Tuesday afternoons waiting in a carpool line. Their goal is to offer and support excellence and rever…

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Malachi - Part 5 - Why was Malachi so Concerned about Weddings? 40:46

8M ago40:46

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The Book of Malachi is the last book in the Old Testament. It is the 'capstone' of the prophetic books. In many respects it is a summary of all that the previous prophets had declared. If effect, it announces the end of the Old and the soon coming of the New Covenant which we be preceded by John the Baptist coming in the 'spirit of Elijah' and the …

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Malachi - Part 4 - What Were the Priests Doing that Upset Malachi so Much? 34:25

8M ago34:25

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What Were The Priests Doing That Upset Malachi So Much? "Cursed be the cheat who has a male in his flock, and vows it, and yet sacrifices to the Lord what is blemished. For I am a great King, says the LORD of hosts, and my name will be feared among the nations."God Expected His Levitical Priests To Obey and Honour Him…

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Malachi - Part 3 - To Whom Was Malachi Prophesying? 31:19

8M ago31:19

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To who was Malachi prophesying? There are several contenders, but Dr. Corbett explains why it is important to understand to whom Malachi was actually prophesying. He considers several of the themes introduced in the opening section of this sacred book including the need to honour God in worship. To honour someone is to treat them as important, guar…

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Malachi - Part 1 - Introduction: Who Was Malachi? 34:51

8M ago34:51

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Malachi was the last of the Old Testament prophets. His 55-verse book announces the ending of the Old Covenant, and the soon coming of the New. His book is unique among the biblical literature because it is a "disputational". Some scholars believe that 'Malachi' is not an actual name, but was really the designation of an anonymous author. Dr. Corbe…

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Malachi - Part 2 - Where Was Malachi? 30:00

8M ago30:00

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The Temple had been cobbled together in 516BC, repaired in 350BC, and in 156BC was desecrated by Antiochus Epiphanes.- Coincidentally, it would not be rebuilt until king Herod the Great (37BC - 4BC) began work to dismantled it, enlarged its boundaries to around 30 acres, raised its elevation and rebuild it commencing around 20BC and continued after…

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Graham Greene’s ‘The End of the Affair’: a discussion with Josh McManaway 1:05:14

8M ago1:05:14

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College students really love The End of the Affair by Graham Greene. Both Josh McManaway and I have taught this book in undergraduate courses, with great success. Josh has used this book in a theology course on “Conversion,” and I have used it in a course on “The Catholic Imagination.” Since Josh and I really enjoyed creating an episode earlier thi…

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What Young Adults Are Seeking in Faith and Life, with Jeff Keuss 29:36

9M ago29:36

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Purpose and meaning, healing and growth, community and fellowship—these values have traditionally been found in church. Though they are leaving the pews in droves, young adults are still seeking these spiritual benefits. Based on five years of qualitative and quantitative research,Defiant Hope, Active Love offers practical recommendations for makin…

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Joy & Humility - Part 6 - Finding Joy in Church Through Humility 40:45

9M ago40:45

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We live in a world that promotes temporary 'happiness' rather than lasting 'joy'; and, we are constantly being told to be 'proud'. Yet, our society is now suffering its worst mental health crisis in human history. Perhaps we need to consider that we are using the wrong narrative and life-road-map to live by? In this series we are exploring a differ…

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Joy & Humility - Part 5 - Finding Joy in Parenting Through Humility 34:02

9M ago34:02

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We live in a world that promotes temporary 'happiness' rather than lasting 'joy'; and, we are constantly being told to be 'proud'. Yet, our society is now suffering its worst mental health crisis in human history. Perhaps we need to consider that we are using the wrong narrative and life-road-map to live by? In this series we are exploring a differ…

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Nationwide Study on Faith and Relationships, with J.P. De Gance 35:38

9M ago35:38

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Wouldn’t it be fascinating if the most current social science research discovered not some new and unheard-of things but rather ancient and even biblical truths? The nonprofit organization Communio is reporting that this is indeed what is happening. Through their Nationwide Study on Faith and Relationships, they have found that family structure is …

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Joy & Humility - Part 4 - Finding Joy in Your Marriage Through Humility 32:26

9M ago32:26

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We live in a world that promotes temporary 'happiness' rather than lasting 'joy'; and, we are constantly being told to be 'proud'. Yet, our society is now suffering its worst mental health crisis in human history. Perhaps we need to consider that we are using the wrong narrative and life-road-map to live by? In this series we are exploring a differ…

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Joy & Humility - Part 3 - Finding Joy in Your Family Through Humility 31:19

10M ago31:19

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We live in a world that promotes temporary 'happiness' rather than lasting 'joy'; and, we are constantly being told to be 'proud'. Yet, our society is now suffering its worst mental health crisis in human history. Perhaps we need to consider that we are using the wrong narrative and life-road-map to live by? In this series we are exploring a differ…

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Joy & Humility - Part 2 - Finding Joy in Your Friendships Through Humility 35:46

10M ago35:46

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We live in a world that promotes temporary 'happiness' rather than lasting 'joy'; and, we are constantly being told to be 'proud'. Yet, our society is now suffering its worst mental health crisis in human history. Perhaps we need to consider that we are using the wrong narrative and life-road-map to live by? In this series we are exploring a differ…

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