Best What Happens To Christians When They Die Podcasts (2025)

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How to Measure Spiritual Growth (According to God) 53:17

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6d ago53:17

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How do you know if you’re actually growing spiritually? Most of us measure faith the wrong way: by what we do instead of who we’re becoming. In this episode, Patrick and Keith explore how God measures spiritual growth, why giftedness doesn’t equal godliness, and how focusing on checklists can actually stunt your maturity. You’ll learn what true gro…

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The Surrender Experiment: What Happens When You Give Everything to God? 51:33

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"Come and die." That’s the call of every Christian. A startling invitation to surrender your life, your plans, and your desires to Jesus. But what would it really look like to give God everything? In this episode, Keith and Patrick dive into the call to surrender, why it’s essential for becoming a saint, and whether surrender is a second-level Chri…

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The Secret to Obedience: How to Develop a Hunger for God 52:19

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The secret to obeying God isn’t doing more; it’s wanting more. On this episode of Not Just Sunday, Patrick and Keith explore the second step to becoming a saint: developing a genuine hunger for God. They discuss why your desires drive your behavior, how even good things can miscalibrate your heart, and why the secret to obeying God isn’t trying har…

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Falling into Sin…Again? How to Get Back Up After Spiritual Failure 38:07

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What do you do when you fall into sin... again? Most of us try to fix it, hide it, or pull ourselves up by sheer willpower. But the Bible shows us a different pattern: God always takes the first step. In this episode, Patrick and Keith unpack the biblical examples of Adam and Eve, Abraham, David, and the prodigal son to reveal a powerful truth: God…

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Feeling Stuck? 4 Hidden Reasons You’re Not Growing Spiritually 52:34

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Have you ever felt like your faith has stalled out? Like no matter what you do, you just can’t seem to grow? In this episode, Patrick and Keith unpack the surprising (sometimes hidden!) reasons that Christians get stuck and why many quietly give up on the hope of real transformation. They’ll look at stories from the Bible that reveal how worldlines…

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Why Most People Never Change (And How You Can) 45:59

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By Patrick Miller, Keith Simon

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You're Going to Die. Now What? 47:59

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Death is unavoidable. So, why do most of us do everything we can to ignore it? In this episode, Patrick and Keith unpack why living with the end in mind is essential for following Jesus and becoming the person God calls you to be. They share how thinking about the end shapes your priorities, transforms your faith, and motivates you to become a sain…

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Can People Really Change? 46:14

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You’ve been rescued by God, but you’re not yet fully resurrected. So, what about the in-between? In this episode of Not Just Sunday, Keith and Patrick explore the process of real, lasting change: how it happens, how long it takes, and why it’s so much harder (and slower!) than we expect. They break down the tension between God’s role and our respon…

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It's Never Too Late to Become a Saint 47:52

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What do you think of when you hear the word saint? Catholicism? Mother Teresa? Someone who's "holier-than-thou"? Someone you could never become? In this episode of Not Just Sunday, Keith and Patrick challenge the myths around sainthood and unpack what it really means to be a saint in the Christian life. They discuss why sainthood isn't reserved for…

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Becoming a Not Just Sunday Christian 49:37

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What does it really mean to follow Jesus? Not just at church, but at work, in your relationships, on your commute, or when no one’s watching? Welcome to Not Just Sunday! In this first official episode, hosts Keith Simon and Patrick Miller unpack what it means to live as a full-time Christian in a part-time world. They share personal stories about h…

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Not Just Sunday – Trailer 4:49

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Welcome to Not Just Sunday, a brand new podcast for Christians who are tired of part-time faith, launching on September 9, 2025, with weekly episodes every Tuesday. In this short trailer episode, hosts Keith Simon and Patrick Miller, pastors in Columbia, Missouri and creators of Ten Minute Bible Talks and Truth Over Tribe, introduce the heart behin…

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ToT Archive - What Do Demonic Powers Have To Do with Politics? with Tim Mackie 58:32

7M ago58:32

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Demonic powers and politics? Is this going to be a weird campfire conversation where they share their demon stories? No, quite the opposite! You may have heard this one before! That’s because it’s an older episode, but it’s one of our favorites! And given the political chatter over the last few months, we decided to resurface it and revisit a conve…

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ToT Archive - Is Gen Z More Open to Following Jesus? with Brad East 56:34

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Is the Gospel really worth living for? Is it worth dying for? Depending on when you were born, you may approach these questions differently. Today’s guest, Brad East, author of “Letters to a Future Saint” and an associate professor of theology at Abilene Christian University, spends the bulk of his time with Gen Z. Listen as he shares his observati…

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BAL 2025, Ep12 - How Old Is the Earth ? 58:30

8M ago58:30

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Tune in to this edition of “Bible Answers Live,” as the pastors answer questions about family and loved ones in Heaven. Will we see them there ? Will we be reunited ? Will Heaven be a happy place if we look for them and they are not there ? Join us as the pastors address these and many other topics such as the condition of the Earth before creation…

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BAL 2025, Ep11 - Will I Recognize My Mother in Heaven ? 58:30

8M ago58:30

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The Bible is a beautiful book, an intriguing book filled with so much wisdom and love. It can also be somewhat confusing to understand at times, so join us as the pastors explain and elaborate some difficult passages to this week’s callers ! Wondering about what Hebrews chapter 10 means ? or Matthew 7, Exodus 9 or Luke 8 ? Tune in ! Pastor Doug and…

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ToT Archive - Who Killed American Christianity? with John Mark Comer 52:35

8M ago52:35

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We've recently talked about the seismic shifts happening in today's culture. That's why this week, we decided to dig up an older episode on this very topic. A few years back, Patrick sat down with John Mark Comer to discuss the state of Christianity in the culture. John Mark, author and pastor, shares his story of how he started following Jesus. Th…

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BAL 2025, Ep10 - What Does the Bible Say About Worshiping Idols in Church ? 58:30

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Pastor Doug and Pastor Ross host this week's “Bible Answers Live,” so join us now as we study about rejecting the Godhead, the worship of idols in church, all the violence in the Old Testament, the end of time and current prophecy, and people dying three different times. There’s so much more, too ! Open your Bible and tune in now !1.- Can you expla…

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BAL 2025, Ep09 - What Time of Year Was Jesus Born ? 58:30

8M ago58:30

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We’re going deep ! Tune in now as Pastor Jëan Ross and Pastor James Mangum answer questions about the history of the urim and the thummim, about Heaven suffering violence, about the true reason that Jesus allowed the demons to possess the pigs in Luke chapter 8, and about the significance of Jesus’ bones not being broken at the cross. The Bible is …

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BAL 2025, Ep08 - What Happens to Our Loved Ones When They Die ? 58:30

9M ago58:30

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Have you ever wondered what is the best way to study the Bible ? Let's find out together in this episode of “Bible Answers Live” ! It's a packed program with callers from all over the nation wondering about war in Israel, the close of probation and much more. Tune in because the pastors will also discuss God’s gender and Mary's divinity... you won’…

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BAL 2025, Ep07 - Why Did Adam Need a Savior but Lucifer Did Not ? 58:30

9M ago58:30

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In this installment of “Bible Answers Live,” Pastor Ross and Pastor Alden discuss how handicaps can affect your salvation, how justification and sanctification relate to salvation, and why Lucifer was excluded from salvation. Tune in and you’ll also learn about how the Bible can guide through abuse within marriage, and how it can lead those out of …

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ToT Archive - The Cultural Vibes, They Are A-Shiftin’ 1:06:13

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Is it culturally acceptable to be a Christian again? Is it cool to be a conservative now? Is culture turning its back on the last ten progressive, anti-religious years? Consider today’s episode a vibe check on our current cultural moment. Everybody seems to be talking about a cultural vibe shift, but what does it mean? What’s changed? Keith and Pat…

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BAL 2025, Ep06 - Why Do Innocent People Suffer ? 58:29

9M ago58:29

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Signs of being filled with the Holy Spirit - is that speaking in tongues ? Signs that the Holy Spirit has left - what does that look like ? Let’s study together and learn more ! In this edition of Bible Answers Live, the pastors will carefully share their knowledge about the Holy Spirit’s presence in our lives and about the presence of the Trinity …

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ToT Archive - Embrace the Cringe: What Comes After Postmodernism? with Paul Anleitner 1:17:49

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“A period of cultural change is commencing.” That’s what Paul Anleitner recently posted on X. But what cultural vibe shift is he referencing? Have we come to the end of postmodernism? Paul joins Patrick on the pod today to discuss our new metamodernism moment. Paul is a writer, theologian of culture, podcast host, and pastor. He begins by explainin…

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BAL 2025, Ep05 - Is It Okay To Lie Under Certain Conditions ? 58:30

10M ago58:30

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Lies, prophecy and purpose; guns, free will and the abomination of desolation... Take your pick, in this episode of Bible Answers Live, Pastor Ross and Pastor Alden cover a wide range of topics and questions ! Don't miss it and join us now !1.- How is it possible for the message of Elijah to fail and that the land be stricken as mentioned in Malach…

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ToT Archive - How Builders Change Culture with Brent Beshore 1:05:34

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“Create wealthy, autonomous consumption machines.” That’s been described as the end goal of the American dream. Sounds positive at face value. But is it biblical? This week’s episode continues our series of breaking down the six ways that Christians can impact culture as presented in our book, “Joyful Outsiders.” Today, we’re focusing on builders, …

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BAL 2025, Ep04 - Who Was Jacob Wrestling With ? 58:30

10M ago58:30

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Tune in and study with us as the pastors answer questions about what happens to a guardian angel when a person passes, and about which angel Jacob wrestled with during that life-changing night. They'll also discuss the patriarchy of the Bible, and why the men seem to always take all the credit... this and so much more in this edition of Bible Answe…

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ToT Archive - How Trainers Change Culture with Dirk Smith 46:25

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How can we change culture without being changed by culture? In our new book, “Joyful Outsiders,” we explore this question and share six ways that Christians are called to navigate and transform the world around them. In today’s episode, we’re focusing on the trainer, or someone who changes the world by discipling others, changing habits, and introd…

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BAL 2025, Ep03 - Did Enoch Die or Was He Translated ? 58:30

10M ago58:30

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Enoch, eternal life, Sundays, cooking, garage sales... add a bit of prophecy of course (and much, much more) and this episode of Bible Answers Live is sure to be interesting ! Join us now !1.- In Timothy 2 verses 14 and 15, what does saved in childbearing mean ?2.- Did Enoch die or was he translated ?3.- Why do we go to church on Saturday if we are…

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BAL 2025, Ep02 - Why Did God Stop Talking Directly With Us ? 58:30

10M ago58:30

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Join us as together we discover if the devil has access to our thoughts, and if our eating habits insult God. The pastors will also discuss why the Lord stopped communicating directly with us, as He once did with Adam and Eve, and what it means that He created us in His image. All this and more, in this installment of Bible Answers Live !1.- Is Mal…

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ToT Archive - How Ambassadors Change Culture with Patrick Cox 1:11:39

10M ago1:11:39

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Have you ever thought, “I want to get better at sharing my faith, but I don’t know where to start”? Then this episode is for you! In our new book, “Joyful Outsiders,” we break down six ways that Christians can change culture (without being changed by culture). On today’s episode, we’re focusing on ambassadors, those who find great joy in sharing th…

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BAL 2025, Ep01 - Why Did God Throw Satan to the Earth Instead of Somewhere Else ? 58:30

11M ago58:30

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In this edition of Bible Answers Live, Pastor Doug and Pastor Ross discuss why God sent Satan to Earth and where he is now. Join us as they also answer questions about testing God and praising God, and how we are to defend our faith in Him. Tune in and find out about these topics and more !1.- What is the darkness that came over the land in Isaiah …

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ToT Archive - 6 Ways Christians Can Change Culture 52:40

11M ago52:40

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Christ against culture. Christ for culture. Christ transforming culture. Which approach is correct? Shouldn’t Christians have a one-size-fits-all, agreed upon set of principles for engaging with culture? The truth is that the Bible doesn’t give us one right answer. More like…six! On today’s episode, Keith and Patrick are previewing the six types of…

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BAL 2024, Ep31 - Is It Okay To Clean Up After a Meal on Sabbath ? 58:30

11M ago58:30

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Study with us in this edition of Bible Answers Live, where the pastors discuss dirty frogs and dirty dishes ! They’ll also speak on women’s ordination, defending our faith as Christians and how to know that when we study the Bible, we are learning what we are supposed to learn. Tune in and you’ll also learn about God’s beautiful empathy toward us, …

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BAL 2024, Ep30 - Does the Bible Mention Visitors From Outer Space ? 58:30

11M ago58:30

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Let's study together as we learn in this installment of "Bible Answers Live" about who the Angel of the Lord is, and why the idea of being saved once forever is inaccurate. Pastor Doug and Pastor Ross will also discuss the recent phenomenon of the mysterious drones and flying objects, and will look to the Bible to determine if there is life on othe…

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ToT Archive - You Can’t Say That in Church! with Brenna Blain 1:05:08

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Abuse. Molestation. Same-sex attraction. Mental health crises. What if our hardest questions, secret struggles, and biggest doubts aren’t meant to stay secrets but can lead us closer to God’s heart? Brenna Blain is a contemporary theologian and the author of “Can I Say That?” She joins Patrick on the pod today to share her own journey of wrestling …

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ToT Archive - Why Is Everyone So Anxious? with Steve Cuss 52:32

1y ago52:32

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Everybody’s (still) talking about anxiety. We now know more about it, we’re more medicated for it, but it seems to be getting worse. Is there something about anxiety that we’re all missing? Steve Cuss, author, pastor, podcaster, and former chaplain, talks about anxiety in a way that few do. Today, he’s here to share some anxiety “secrets” from his …

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ToT Archive - Faith Over Football with Mizzou Head Football Coach Eliah Drinkwitz 1:00:00

1y ago1:00:00

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It’s finally football season! We’re kicking it off by sitting down with Mizzou head football coach, Eliah Drinkwitz. (M-I-Z, anyone?) Keith and Coach Drinkwitz start by tackling some deep questions about his success, whether or not he believes it’s the product of hard work or luck, and how he’s able to stay humble. He shares his story: how he grew …

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ToT Archive - Culture Change Starts with You + The Person “Doing It Wrong” 50:09

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Most Christians agree that they must be culturally engaged. But there’s less agreement on how affecting cultural change is best accomplished. Which approach do you take? Maybe you’re like an advisor who wants to make gradual strides from the top down. Or maybe you’re more like a prophet who isn’t afraid to call out injustice and demand immediate ch…

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ToT Archive - You Don’t Deconstruct from Jesus with Brant Hansen 56:14

1+ y ago56:14

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Life is hard. God is good. Let’s dance. That’s the mantra (and the book title) of today’s podcast guest, Brant Hansen. Brant is an award-winning author and radio show host whose life provides a tangible example of the joy often missing in Christianity today. But his joy doesn’t stem from ignorance or a life free of trauma. Hear him explain to Keith…

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BONUS New Series: Making Time - Chapter 1 13:35

1+ y ago13:35

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Promo: Making Time You have the same 24 hours in your day as the most accomplished people in the world. So why doesn't it feel that way? Follow along on this special 6 episode series as we take a look at how to make more time. By following biblical principles and taking a look at what you really want, Making Time shares the secret to having all the…

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ToT Archive - Is a Smartphone a Dumb Idea for Kids? 1:16:54

1+ y ago1:16:54

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What’s happening to Gen Z? Since 2010, this generation has seen a 150% increase in depression. One in four teen girls reports experiencing a major depressive disorder in the last year. 37% of college students report feeling anxious “all the time.” New research shows that social media is no longer just a correlation to this problem, but the root cau…

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ToT Archive - Look What You Made Me Do: How Incentives Shape Our Behavior 1:06:07

2y ago1:06:07

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Incentives motivate human behavior. Incentives can be external or internal. The Bible uses incentives to encourage obedience to God. Incentives are everywhere and shape decisions in many areas of life. While incentives can solve problems, they sometimes have unintended effects or corrupt motivations. God offers incentives for those who love him lik…

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ToT Archive - A Skeptic's Guide to the Enneagram with Jesse Eubanks 1:02:05

2y ago1:02:05

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New Age. Demonic. A self-obsessive trap. The enneagram has taken much heat from critics, many Christians being chief among them. But is there a bigger, redemptive case for the enneagram in the Christian life? Jesse Eubanks, enneagram coach, host of The EnneaCast podcast, and author of “How We Relate: Understanding God, Yourself, and Others Through …

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Life In Heaven 30:46

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Promo: Making Time You have the same 24 hours in your day as the most accomplished people in the world. So why doesn't it feel that way? Follow along on this special 6 episode series as we take a look at how to make more time. By following biblical principles and taking a look at what you really want, Making Time shares the secret to having all the…

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The Truth About Heaven 23:48

2+ y ago23:48

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Promo: Making Time You have the same 24 hours in your day as the most accomplished people in the world. So why doesn't it feel that way? Follow along on this special 6 episode series as we take a look at how to make more time. By following biblical principles and taking a look at what you really want, Making Time shares the secret to having all the…

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Elijah, A Man of Faith - Elijah: Part 1 - Woodside Bible Church Lapeer 37:32

2+ y ago37:32

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Sometimes it is a struggle trusting God, taking Him at His word, and believing that what God wants is best for me. This comes from wanting to be in control. Because in control of life, one can be confident everything will happen how they want it to. We have just launched a new series, Elijah; A Man Just Like Us, reminding us how the same God Elijah…

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How can we defend our faith when talking to unbelievers? 35:20

2+ y ago35:20

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Have you ever been met with the question; “why are you a Christian?” The outside world loves to ask that question, for curiosity or possibly to prove you wrong. It can be very intimidating to feel like all the pressure to defend your faith and want to do it perfectly. Fears may sneak in, and insecurities build up. What should I say? How do I do thi…

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What happens to babies, kids, or people with special needs when they die? 34:08

2+ y ago34:08

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It’s one of the most tragic and misunderstood trials a parent can face, losing their child. While plagued with grief, questions are flooding their minds. What happened to our child? Are they with Jesus? How are we supposed to know if they are ok?” In our series, Asking for a Friend series, we’ll answer tough questions and provide you with gospel-ce…

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Asking For A Friend: Is Anxiety a Sin? 44:40

2+ y ago44:40

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Is anxiety or being anxious, a sin? Anxiety is an issue of giving weight to the things we care about. If we give the proper weight to the proper things, then our anxiety over them is not sin. But if we give improper weight to things, our anxiety could be the kind that Jesus instructs us against. Each of us needs to ask ourselves this question consi…

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ToT Archive - A Positive Vision for Masculinity 1:06:36

2+ y ago1:06:36

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Oh, man! What’s going on with men these days? Across the board, statistics show that men are falling behind. Has our culture changed in a way that disadvantages them? Have accusations of “toxic masculinity” thrown men into a shame spiral that leaves them feeling helpless? Here’s the deal: Discussing this topic in no way means that we’re anti-woman …