Best Modest Proposal Podcasts (2025)

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A Modest Proposal 51:29

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Jesus is not just the true Boaz; He's the better Boaz because he didn't need anybody to suggest the idea of redeeming us to Him.By Emmanuel Baptist Church

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Resurrecting Love 44:08

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In the path of love, a resurrection follows every death. Watch as Ruth and Naomi begin to experience theirs.By Emmanuel Baptist Church

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That Ancient Art of Modern Terrorism Part 6: State Sponsored Terrorism (E122) 8:38

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This series on Terrorism is wrapping up with the problem of state sponsored terrorism. This form of international terrorism is most clearly a method of warfare, with the state using terrorist organizations as deniable proxies in armed conflict. International law, however, does not recognize that form of terrorism as war, but as criminal acts subjec…

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Bitter 49:59

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How should we respond when God writes hard chapters into our stories?By Emmanuel Baptist Church

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Introducing Ruth 46:47

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Nothing is harder, or more beautiful, than loyal love.By Emmanuel Baptist Church

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Counter-terrorism In Practice (E121) 9:20

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In the last few episodes, I explained that international terrorism can be considered a war form and how it has been practiced through history. I described that, according to international law, terrorism is a crime and should be addressed as such. I also described how criminal laws are frequently inadequate to deal with terrorism used as a form of w…

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The Last Word 50:54

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This is Ecclesiastes' last word. Thankfully, it's not God's last word.By Emmanuel Baptist Church

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About Death 47:29

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None of us are getting out of here alive. How can we face this reality with hope?By Emmanuel Baptist Church

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Brothers, Sisters, and Being a Man 42:35

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Good friendships are absolutely crucial among brothers and sisters in Christ. But how does a couple move beyond the "friend zone" with integrity and courage?By Emmanuel Baptist Church

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Words of Wisdom 54:49

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Even though Ecclesiastes recognizes that wisdom is temporary, it's still better than foolishness. So, we're encouraged to be wise and choose the better way over alternatives that seem easier.By Emmanuel Baptist Church

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The Return of The King 54:32

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So far, Ecclesiastes has treated everything as meaningless... So what about politics?By Emmanuel Baptist Church

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Better Than One 53:51

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Relationships are unavoidable as we live under the sun. How do we do them well?By Emmanuel Baptist Church

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Combatting International Terrorism (E120), 9:30

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If terrorism, unlawfully attacking civilian targets to achieve a political outcome, is a modern war form, a different manner of armed conflict. When terrorist attacks are planned, organized, and operate from a foreign country, or otherwise use that country as a safe haven, what are the options of the attacked State in using military force to fight …

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Ironic 49:14

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Passage: Ecclesiastes 7:13-18 | Message By: Chris Hutchison | Series: Bittersweet SymphonyAn old man turned ninety-eightHe won the lottery and died the next day…A traffic jam when you're already late…It's a death row pardon two minutes too late…And isn't it ironic?Don't you think? 1"Ironic" by Alanis Morissette, Glen BallardThose are some lines fro…

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(Not) Working in Vain 48:12

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In the Lord, all of our work has eternal value and purpose. As we labour, we are planting seeds that will burst to life in the New Creation.By Emmanuel Baptist Church

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Terrorism and War (E119) 8:35

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I decided to change the trajectory of this series. Rather than continue with the history of terrorism, I am jumping ahead to how terrorism fits within the overarching philosophy of war. The manifestation of terrorism as it has evolved in the past century is not inconsistent with our understanding of war. Understanding that will help us to understan…

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I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For, Part 2 48:44

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Treasures in heaven are not less real than treasures on earth. It's the opposite. Eternal treasure is infinitely more real and lasting and substantial than any vapoury treasure we can touch in this life.By Emmanuel Baptist Church

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Is Terrorism Ancient or a Modern Development? (E118) 7:06

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This continues my description of terrorism and warfare. The previous episode defined terrorism. This episode traces terroristic attacks from the Bible to the First World War and how it differed from modern terrorism. World War One had profound impacts on almost every aspects of human civilization and this included the use of terror to achieve polit…

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The Ancient Art of Modern Terrorism (E117) 8:50

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What is terrorism? Is it something as old as warfare or something that has changed the nature of war? Is fighting terrorism the same as counterinsurgency? Despite more than two decades of the so-called War on Terror, we seem no closer to ending terrorism that we were when the Black September group attacked the Olympic Village in 1972. Before we can…

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I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For, Part 1 42:36

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Pursue pleasure, and end up with nothing. Pursue the giver of pleasure, and you end up with a life that matters and an eternal hope that can't be stolen from you.By Emmanuel Baptist Church

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Wisdom from Above 44:58

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If life is pointless, then what's the point of knowing a lot?By Emmanuel Baptist Church

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Prologue 46:07

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Jesus is not an extra on a nice little life. Without Jesus, there is no nice little life. There is only misty meaninglessness.By Emmanuel Baptist Church

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Can There be Peace in Gaza (E116) 8:01

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I am reluctant to post much of anything about the current armed conflict in Gaza. As the saying goes, the first casualty in war is the truth, and the truth of this saying is manifest in Gaza. It is almost impossible to separate information from information operations by either side. The International Committee of the Red Cross cites allegations of …

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How Should We Evangelize? 54:31

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What are some practical ways we can share the good news with those who need to hear it?By Emmanuel Baptist Church

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A Modest Proposal for Peace in Ukraine (E115) 7:45

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It seems that the time has come in Putin’s war on Ukraine that both sides indicate a willingness to negotiate. But negotiate what? This episode moves on from what is necessary for a sustainable peace, what Putin’s real goals are in his war on Ukraine, and propose a possible path forward. I introduced this possible path in In Episode 104. This episo…

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Who Should Evangelize? 46:00

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Whose job is it to tell others about Jesus?By Emmanuel Baptist Church

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What does Putin want? (E114) 8:28

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Although diplomacy should not end when fighting begins, there are two conditions in war where one or more parties will seek to negotiate peace. One is when victory looks improbable, the other is when it looks certain. Which of these conditions is emerging in Ukraine? More importantly, which of these two conditions does Putin perceive as operative? …

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Why Evangelize? 44:46

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Sharing the gospel can feel really hard. Why? And why should we still do it anyways?By Emmanuel Baptist Church

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Pope Leo and Ending War 8:19

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Recently, Pope Leo XIV used the anniversary of the atomic bombing that ended WW2 to call for the rejection of war as a means to resolve conflicts. In ending war, or keeping war from breaking out, we must remember that war is a tool for resolving pre-existing conflicts. Ending war requires identifying and resolving those conflicts so that they do no…

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God’s Vineyard People 36:42

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Passage: Isaiah 27:1-13 | Message By: Damian Neudorf | Series: Lord of the NationsBy Emmanuel Baptist Church

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Waiting Well 48:21

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How do we wait well? By knowing who we are, what we really want, and what time it is. Isaiah 26 helps us on all counts.By Emmanuel Baptist Church

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The City of Life 28:27

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Passage: Isaiah 25:1-12 | Message By: Tim Fehr | Series: Lord of the NationsBy Emmanuel Baptist Church

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Sin City 33:15

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Passage: Isaiah 24:1-23 | Message By: Dylan Hamata | Series: Lord of the NationsHave you ever wondered what it was like emotionally for those who lived through World War II as it came to its conclusion? Some of you may know what it was like but most of us probably only have an idea. I imagine it was different depending on whether or not one identif…

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Changing Tyre 47:33

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This morning, we get to practice humility as we reach out to take the bread and the cup, remembering that Jesus gives us a salvation he worked for, he bought and paid for, and we do nothing but receive with an open hand.By Emmanuel Baptist Church

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The Valley of Vision 58:26

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Passage: Isaiah 22:1-25 | Message By: Jordan Dudgeon | Series: Lord of the NationsBy Emmanuel Baptist Church

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Edom & Arabia 50:11

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God’s powerful word determines the future of these nations. This will all come to pass because the Lord, the God of Israel, has spoken.By Emmanuel Baptist Church

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Who is Your Trust? 40:39

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Passage: Isaiah 21:1-10 | Message By: Damian Neudorf | Series: Lord of the NationsBy Emmanuel Baptist Church

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One World, One People, One God 55:27

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We get to participate in the fulfillment of the future Isaiah foretold in this passage: one world, one people, one God.By Emmanuel Baptist Church

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Who Do You Call? 50:38

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There is no other saviour but the Lord—and He is willing to go to great lengths to make that point.By Emmanuel Baptist Church

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Ready and Waiting 37:55

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The master is coming. What will he find us doing?By Emmanuel Baptist Church

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Putin's Sledgehammer (E112) 6:14

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Putin’s Sledgehammer: The Wagner Group and Russia’s Collapse into Mercenary Chaos, by Professor Candace Rondeaux is a must read for anyone interested learning how Russia came to rely on mercenary-like organizations in its global strategy and how it has used them. This book is not just about Yevgeny Prigozhin and Wagner, not even about Russia's othe…

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In That Day 50:30

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Passage: Isaiah 17:1-18:7 | Message By: Jordan Dudgeon | Series: Lord of the NationsBy Emmanuel Baptist Church

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Nations, States, and Countries (E111) 8:38

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I am picking up my podcast series where I left off, addressing the challenges of peace. War is an act of violence among nations or states, affecting entire countries. These terms, nations, states, and countries are not synonymous. Confusing these terms leads to misunderstanding, misinterpretation, or can be used to create misperceptions. In this ep…

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Who Is Your Hope? 39:32

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Passage: Isaiah 15:1-16:14 | Message By: Josh Lees | Series: Lord of the NationsBy Emmanuel Baptist Church

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I Cheerfully Refuse 52:26

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It's better to be one of God's poor, needy and afflicted ones who get cared for by Him, than to try and take care of ourselves on our own and meet the fate of the Philistines.By Emmanuel Baptist Church

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Against Babylon 44:52

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Passage: Isaiah 13:1-14:27 | Message By: Chris Hutchison | Series: Lord of the NationsIntroduction to This SeriesHere we are, the Sunday after the federal election. An election that, more than any in recent history and perhaps Canadian history, was shaped by international concerns.Four months ago, nobody would have predicted the result of Monday ni…

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The Generations of Esau 49:16

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What can we learn from a chapter like this?By Emmanuel Baptist Church

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Why the Cross? (Good Friday 2025) 22:37

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Why did Jesus choose the cross as the way to die?By Emmanuel Baptist Church

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Two Funerals and a Resurrection 50:53

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History is not just a series of short stories that each end in death. Christ's resurrection guarantees Isaac's resurrection—and your resurrection.By Emmanuel Baptist Church

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Jacob Follows Through 46:08

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Jacob's follow-through only meant something because there was a faithful and gracious God waiting to bless Him at Bethel.By Emmanuel Baptist Church