Best Packiam Podcasts (2025)

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Ordering ourselves in the ancient truths in our confused and corrupt day - Glenn Packiam | Challenging and enriching our walk with Jesus – Trevin Wax 47:43

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In this Christmas season best-of show, Pastor Glenn Packiam, author of " What's a Christian Anyway?" helps us draw closer to the core teachings of the Bible and Christianity to help us find our way back to unity. The Gospel Coalition's Trevin Wax, author of "The Gospel Way Catechism," shares about the false notion of freedom the world proclaims ver…

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Living With Great Joy | Waiting for Jesus | Pastor Glenn Packiam 30:51

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We continue our Advent sermon series, “Waiting for Jesus,” by turning from the theme of Peacemaking to the theme of Rejoicing. In a season filled with both celebration and struggle, where can we find joy that truly lasts? We will explore the angel’s announcement of “good news of great joy” and see how Jesus, our saving King, invites us into a joy t…

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Swimming against the current of the materialism - Rick Lawrence | Enjoying Jesus in soul and body - David Mathis 47:42

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In this Christmas season best-of show, Rick Lawrence, author of "Editing Jesus," addresses how the idol of materialism darkens our hearts and leads to so many emotional and spiritual problems. How do you find freedom? Desiring God's David Mathis, author of "A Little Theology of Exercise," offers ideas for stewarding our physical bodies to serve our…

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Lives Marked by Remembrance 1:16:10

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By Mateo Mendoza

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Come, Follow Me | Gospel of Mark | Pastor Shauna Rushing 34:22

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As we return this Sunday to our Gospel of Mark series, we hear again Jesus’ call to his disciples. Jesus became like us so that we might become like him. In Mark 3, Jesus calls his followers first to be with him and then to be sent out in his authority. As we prepare to begin a new year, hear Christ’s call to every follower: come, dwell in his pres…

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Light Shines 53:37

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By Daniel Grothe

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Wow! God knew what He was talking about! - Mark Gerson 47:42

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In this Christmas season best-of show, Mark Gerson, author of "God Was Right," looks at truth scientists have discovered around human behavior and psychology only to see it agrees with what the Bible says. The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here…

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Yes, in God's backyard - Louis Rosenthal | The acts of the risen and living King are ongoing through us - Iain Duguid 47:43

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In this Christmas season best-of show, Pastor Louis Rosenthal of The McKinney First Baptist Church shares how God lead his church to help provide affordable housing in his community. Ian Duguid, author of "Turning the World Upside Down," looks at the Book of Acts 1 - 8, and shows that the living and risen Jesus works through His followers to turn t…

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Christmas through the eyes of the manger animals - Carmen LaBerge 47:44

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Carmen helps you celebrate Christmas as she does with her grandkids: by sharing the stories of the faithful donkey Digaknow and the other animals who witnessed the birth of Jesus. The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

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You are not forgotten this Christmas - Robert J. Morgan 47:43

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If you're feeling alone or disconnected this Christmas Day? Robert J. Morgan, author of "God Has Not Forgotten You," joins Carmen to reflect on the story of Zechariah and Elizabeth to remind you that God remembers and sees you! The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here…

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Christmas Eve 2025 24:27

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By New Life Fellowship Church

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Christmas memories and Christmas hope - Faith Media staff, Part 2 47:43

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On this Christmas Eve, Carmen is joined by members of the Faith Media team sharing Christmas memories, favorite Christmas stories, and the hope of Jesus this season. The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

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Christmas memories and Christmas hope - Faith Media staff, Part 1 47:43

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On this Christmas Eve, Carmen is joined by members of the Faith Media team sharing Christmas memories, favorite Christmas stories, and the hope of Jesus this season. The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

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701: Mailbag! Decompressing, Demonology, & Dreams for 2026 1:10:15

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We've reached the end of 2025, so we thought it's a good time to answer questions from the Holy Post community. Phil, Skye, and Kaitlyn cover a wide assortment of issues, from how they decompress after a difficult podcast, and how they pick which politicians to interview, to their favorite movies, and who is best at changing a tire. They also tackl…

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Mobilizing Christians to serve outside the church walls - Jim Morgan | Feasting on food and feasting on God's goodness - Rebecca Corwin 48:59

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Jim Morgan of Meet the Need tells his story of wanting to serve through his church, but how much of what was available didn't pair with his abilities and passions. He talks about the platform Meet the Need, that helps churches to mobilize congregants to impact their communities in both practical and spiritually beneficial ways. Dietician Rebecca Co…

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King Jesus, above all earthly powers - Adam Carrington | God showing up in the news - Billy Hallowell 48:40

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As we get ready to celebrate the birth of King Jesus and also next year's 250th birthday of the United States, political scientist Adam Carrington helps us look the powers of this world and how Christ does rule now and how He will complete His rule. CBN Faithwire's Billy Hallowell talks about what happened at AMFEST, plus how miracles are happening…

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Jesus is Hope | Advent 2025 1:16:58

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By Michelle Anthony

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Prepare Him Room | Advent 2025 1:15:49

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By Jon Egan

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The changing landscape of digital hate - Elizabeth Neumann | Christmas after the loss of a loved one - Christina Hannan 48:47

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Moonshot Group's Elizabeth Neumann, author of "Kingdom of Rage," summarizes a recent Moonshoot report on the evolution of digital hate. Plus, with 2026 the U.S.'s 250th anniversary as a nation, Elizabeth looks back at the historic challenges to our nation's security. Christina Hannan of the Praying Through Scripture podcast shares about what this C…

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The fatherhood of Joseph and the fatherhood of God - Dave Buehring | Answering questions around Christmas - Carmen LaBerge 48:55

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Lionshare's Dave Buehring reflects on the birth of Jesus and the place of Joseph as the adopted dad of Jesus, and about how our earthly fathering is meant to reflect the greater love of our Heavenly Father. Carmen LaBerge opens up the Monday Mailbag to answer questions around the Christmas holiday. The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podc…

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Beholding the One Who Comes | Waiting for Jesus | Pastor Rich Villodas 30:26

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On this fourth week of Advent, we reflect on what it truly means to behold. We explore a familiar passage of Scripture that invites us to slow down, pay attention, and focus on what matters most. Scripture Referenced: John 1:29By New Life Fellowship Church

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25 Days of Christmas: The Forever King Episode 4 10:45

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In the final episode of our Advent series, families meet Simeon and Anna — two faithful servants who had waited their whole lives for God’s promised Savior. Through Scripture from Luke, we discover how God revealed Jesus as the consolation of Israel and the light for all people, not just those who were present on the night He was born. Kids and par…

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Mourning the death of Rob Reiner and Skinni Tok - Adam Holz | Jesus, active before Bethlehem - Rob Phillips 48:45

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Along with reviews of "Kevin Costner Presents The First Christmas," and the new SpongeBob and Avatar movies, Plugged In's Adam Holz talks about the death of famed director Rob Reiner. He also draws attention to Skinni Tok, social media influencers who have an unhealth focus on skinniness and anorexia. Apologist Rob Phillips, author of "Jesus Before…

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God, come in the flesh - Alfonso Espinosa | Ukraine's Carol of the Bells and the Great Invasion - Daniel DeWitt 48:58

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Pastor Alfonso Espinosa, author of "Contending for Christ Through the Creed," looks at the truth expessed in the Apostle's Creed about the Son, the second person of the Trinity, came to Earth as a human in the person of Jesus. Apologist Daniel DeWitt, of the Theolatte blog and with Scholar Leaders, shares about the story behind the "The Carol of th…

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Rooting our use of AI and tech in use as God's image-bearers - RaShan Frost | Looking back at 2025 with a Biblical lens - Collin Hansen 49:10

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RaShan Frost from the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention talks about their recent statement of principles for use of AI, calling for the wise application of AI technology based on the theological principle of humans being made it the image of God. The Gospel Coalition's Collin Hansen looks back at 2025 and ta…

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AI changed our lives in 2025! More to come in 2026 - Austin Gravley | Faith during the highs and the lows - Jason Romano 48:46

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Austin Gravley of Digital Babylon and the What Would Jesus Tech podcast looks at how Artificial Intelligence has changed and changed us in 2025, plus looks at what we might expect in 2026 on the digital front. Sports Spectrum's Jason Romano celebrates the faith of Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza, as well as looks at how the faith of NFL play…

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Religious language used of business leaders? - Bill English | Trust: in the Bible? In others? - John Plake 49:09

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Bill English of Bible and Business and On Path Coaching responds to an article talking of retiring business leader Warren Buffett, calling him a "Zen master." Is this largely secular person really a religious leader? Why the use of this language? He also talks about ethical decision-making. American Bible Society's John Plake helps us dig more into…

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What we often miss at Christmas - Daryl Crouch | Challenges faced by our brothers and sisters overseas - Ruth Kramer 48:52

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Pastor Daryl Crouch, executive director of Everyone's Wilson, joins Carmen in looking at the Christmas story. What in it do we often miss? What did Mary really know? And as we wind down 2025, Mission Network News' Ruth Kramer helps us see what fellow Jesus-followers in places like China, India, and Sudan are enduring and doing for the sake of Jesus…

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700: What Every Christian Can Learn from A.A. with John Ortberg 1:24:41

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Last weekend was filled with terrible news, including a mass shooting in Australia, another at Brown University, and the murder of Rob Reiner and his wife. Mike Erre joins Phil and Skye to discuss these events and why rediscovering the biblical practice of lament is better than just "thoughts and prayers." The Catholic Church has taken a nuanced an…

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The push to legalize doctors assisting in ending lives - Dr. Bret Nicks | Are you editing Jesus' Christmas story? - Rick Lawrence 48:59

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With Illinois becoming the 12th state to legalize medically assisted suicide, Christian Medical and Dental Association's Dr. Bret Nick addresses the growing movement, how it consistently degenerates to who is allowed to seek such suicide, and it's effect on the rest of culture. He also addresses the recently started and problematic Pathways study i…

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The mind of a shooter and the stink of marijuana - Nick Pitts | The spike in anti-semitic attacks - Luke Moon 48:42

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Nick Pitts of The Briefing newsletter offer analysis around the Brown University shooting and the hunt for the shooter and the push by the President to cut restrictions on marijuana. Nick also looked at the the top 10 life decisions that stress us. Luke Moon of Generation Zion and The Philos Project addresses the global rise of antisemitic attacks …

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LILR 148 | Tom Mercer on Leading from 100 to 8,000 Through Personal Evangelism 59:59

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In this episode of Leaders in Living Rooms, Sean Morgan sits down with longtime pastor and Oikos Movement founder Tom Mercer to unpack nearly four decades of ministry leadership at High Desert Church and the relational principles that shaped a church of 8,000 in rural Southern California. Tom shares candid stories about longevity, accountability, t…

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Finding peace amid the Christmas rush - Dr. Linda Mintle | New year, new brain - Susie Larson 48:47

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Dr. Linda Mintle, host of the Dr. Linda Mintle Show, offers some ideas for managing stress and relational issues better as we head into the Christmas hurry. Simple boundaries can bring a lot of relief! Susie Larson, host of Susie Larson Live on Faith Radio, talks about the power of thinking God's thoughts, how it can affect your brain and your life…

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The why and how of #PrayTheNews? - Carmen LaBerge | Lovingly relating to those we disagree with - Carmen LaBerge 48:56

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What does it mean to #PrayTheNews? Carmen LaBerge opens the Monday mailbag to answer that question and how it applies to what's in the news today. Then, she addresses a question from a listener how to maintain a relationship with someone they disagree with deeply. Carmen offers some helpful principles and guardrails. The Reconnect with Carmen and a…

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25 Days of Christmas: The Forever King Episode 3 12:27

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In this third episode of our Advent series, families celebrate the night Jesus was born and discover how God’s promise of a Savior had been unfolding since the very beginning. Through Scripture from Luke, Genesis, and Isaiah, we hear the familiar Christmas story while also learning how God first announced the good news long before Bethlehem. Kids a…

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Is Hollywood getting God? - Adam Holz | Changing how you think can change your life - Robert Dayton 48:46

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Plugged In's Adam Holz responds to a recent NYT article where a writer is struck by the amount of Bible "inspired" and other spiritual content being put out. Does that mean Hollywood is getting more Christian?? Robert Dayton, author of "100XLife: A Daily Practice," shares his story of brokeness and addiction. But when he focused on the words of Jes…

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Noticing what's always been there - Thann Bennett | We're becoming less social on social media - Chris Martin 48:58

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Thann Bennett of The Equipped Newsletter and radio show on Faith Radio talks about the "reticular activating system" in our brains, how God put in our brains to put things into certain categories. We can train it to see God and His goodness and truth. Social media expert Chris Martin, author of "The Wolf in our Pockets," helps us look back at what'…

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Emmanuel: God really with us - Carol McLeod | Help for getting into God's Word - Tim Wildsmith 49:10

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Bible teacher Carol McLeod helps us reflect on the promise in the name Emmanuel, God come in the flesh and with us! Jesus was with us physically. Now He is with us continually! Tim Wildsmith, author of "The Daily Scripture Guidebook," offers practical help you and others get into God's Word consistently and more directly. The Reconnect with Carmen …

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In love with lifestyle of power - Mark Caleb Smith | Cornerstones for being a person of influence - Dawn Cazedessus 48:46

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Political scientist Mark Caleb Smith from Cedarville University talks about how the perks of being in a position of power can corrupt so that people give up their commitments, including to truth. Dawn Cadesessus, author of "Trailer Park CEO," shares about growing up impoverished in a trailer park. Even how she left the trailer park, it took a long …

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The rise of meaninglessness and the God who gives meaning - Corbin Hoornbeek | You have the Power!!! - Debra Fileta 49:08

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Dr. Corbin Hoornbeek, president of the University of Northwestern - St Paul and Northwestern Media, responds to the findings in Jonathan Haidt's book "The Anxious Generation" and his recent post where he ask ChatGPT how if it were the Devil, how it would destroy the next generation. As a leader at a Christian university, he sees both signs of what …

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The loneliness of the old and the engaging of the young - Carmen LaBerge | What's really happening in Nigeria - Sam Jones 48:54

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Carmen LaBerge contrasts two new items. The first is an AARP report on the rising problem of loneliness. The second story is about a trio of young adults in the small village of Sackets Harbor, NY who are key volunteer members of the communities EMS, often helping the elderly. How can you meet the needs of those around you? Pastor Sam Jones, a memb…

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699: The Limits of Liberalism & Punishing Immigrants with Matthew Soerens 1:32:32

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Two writers from the New York Times say the liberal values that have flooded our culture with online gambling, pornography, and cannabis have backfired, but secular progressives, like Ezra Klein, admit that they don't have a framework for explaining why. Phil, Skye, and Kaitlyn discuss the benefits and limitations of liberalism as a political and s…

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Keeping your eyes open for God moments in your life - Gale Kragt | Got spiritual depression? You're not alone - Nate Pickowicz 48:58

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Counselor Gale Kragt, author of "God Moments II," shares about people who experienced encounters with God in various ways. Are you keeping a look out for those moments in your life? Pastor Nate Pickowicz, author of "Overcoming the Darkness," talks about many faithful people in the Bible and in history who dealt with depression. He also talks about …

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On religious charter schools and presidential firings - Adam Carrington | Real and verbal violence - Billy Hallowell 48:45

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Political scientist Adam Carrington addresses the issue of religiously-based charter schools, a split Supreme Court decision around them, and how states are responding. He also looks at the recent SCOTUS case Trump v. Slaughter, where a fired agent of an independent board was fired. Does the President have that right? CBN Faithwire's Billy Hallowel…

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Being the bridge between the Christmas season and the Gospel - Dave Buehring | How does God's word shape our response to news headlines? - Carmen LaBerge 48:59

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Lionshare's Dave Buehring talks about how we can help introduce, even re-introduce, people to Jesus during the Christmas season. Then, Carmen LaBerge opens the Monday Mailbag to address the headlines around the social service scandal in Minnesota and the case before the US Supreme Court around birthright citizenship. How do we apply God's word to t…

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How does the Bible guide our efforts against terror groups? - Elizabeth Neumann | Real connection feeds real purpose and a more firm identity - Patrick Miller 48:48

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Security expert Elizabeth Neumann, author of "Kingdom of Rage," talks about the attacks on drug boats near Venuzuela. How protocols are appropriate, especially from a Biblical standpoint? Pastor Patrick Miller, co-host of the Not Just Sunday podcast, responds to portions of Jonathan Haidt's article where he asked ChatGPT how the Devil could destroy…