Best Jack Baumgartner Podcasts (2025)

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14 Ways to Avoid BS Faith in the New Year #108 48:58

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Sam reflects on the incredible year and shares fourteen ways to avoid BS faith in 2024. #new year, #love, #faith, #church Won't you please consider becoming part of the BS Crew? To find out more and join, go to https://www.patreon.com/bumperstickerfaith. Feel free to comment and be sure to share. Thanks for listening. Our website: www.bumpersticker…

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Love Your Neighbor This Christmas (Ideas & Inspiration) #107 1:04:40

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(This is a repost of episode 51, which was a special Christmas episode from last season.) Today, we talk about what it means to love your neighbor at Christmas. By looking at the Parable of the Good Samaritan, we discover loving your neighbor doesn’t just mean the ability to identify needs, but the ability to become a different kind of person. Jesu…

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The Incarnation (Dr. Tom Price) #106 1:10:06

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Dr. Tom Price helps us to understand the Incarnation. The Incarnation is the core of the Christian faith, which differentiates it from all other religions and philosophies. The Incarnation truly matters in your life today. This is an AMAZING Christmas episode! Dr. Tom Price (DPhil, University of Oxford) teaches Theology, Christian Ethics, and Apolo…

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Don’t Give up on Our Kids (Josh Newton) #105 1:01:11

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Do you have hope for the future? Part of having hope in the future is investing in its people--our kids. Veteran Pastor of Student Ministries Josh Newton joins us today to talk about students, the church, and what we need to know about our kids. Josh is wise, humble, and full of gospel grace for our kids and their families. He deals with misconcept…

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We Are Not Alone/Angels, Demons, & Spiritual Beings 1:08:23

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Dr. Ingrid Faro returns to talk about her outstanding new book "Demystifying Evil: A Biblical and Personal Exploration." Today, we focus on angels, demons, and other spiritual beings from chapter 11. You'll probably be surprised about how many different kinds of spiritual beings the Bible talks about. This is a wonderful discussion with Dr. Faro! D…

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Recovering Common Sense with G. K. Chesterton (Dr. Dale Ahlquist) #103 36:01

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Dr. Dale Ahlquist dubbed G. K. Chesterton "the Apostle of Common Sense." Dr. Ahlquist joins me today to talk about the larger than life (quite literally!) figure, who played a great influence on the faith of C. S. Lewis. Dale Ahlquist is president of the Society of G. K. Chesterton, author of six books, including "Chesterton: the Apostle of Common …

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That Cheesy Episode on Joy You’ve Been Waiting For #102 28:01

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You know you want it--joy, I mean--so what are you waiting for? On today's episode, Sam explains how to find true joy. You probably won't like his answer, and you'll probably love it more than anything. Just in time for the holidays, this episode will help you reframe your life into a marvelous, joyful dance--don't hold the cheese. #joy #faith #god…

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Boxing, Existentialism, & Faith (Dr. Gordon Marino) #101 40:09

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Dr. Gordon Marino joins me for episode 101. He is an existential philosopher, boxer, and boxing coach (he's coached Mike Tyson). We have a truly existential conversation, about as real as it gets. We talk about his book "The Existentialist's Survival Guide: How to Live Authentically in an Inauthentic Age." Dr. Marino shares his heart and we dig dee…

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Scientism & The Symbolic World (Annie Crawford) #100 1:15:24

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For my 100th episode, I speak with Annie Crawford! www.anniecrawford.net. We talk about cultural apologetics, modernism, and the symbolic view of the world. She tells us the differences between science and scientism, and she points out how today we separate meaning from matter. Then we dig into That Hideous Strength by C. S. Lewis. She guides us th…

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The Sticky Poetry of Seth Wieck (Seth Wieck) #99 1:11:26

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The poems of Seth Wieck will stick with you. You'll find yourself waking up in the middle of the night thinking about coyotes, the prophet Amos, prisons, and Pharaoh. Fathom Magazine writes, "Seth writes with such a sense of place and depth and specificity. His stories will stick with you." Seth is a husband, father, and poet from Amarillo, Texas. …

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The First Christians (Dr. Kenneth Calvert) #98 1:11:23

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Dr. Kenneth Calvert joins us today to talk about the very first Christians--those who turned the world upside-down! Be inspired and encouraged by the early church, which began under the heavy arm of the Roman Empire. Long after the Roman has fallen, the church goes on! Along with many stories, we talk about my favorite ancient Christian, Polycarp. …

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Not Stolen (Dr. Jeffery Fynn-Paul) #97 1:11:33

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Should you celebrate Thanksgiving? How about Columbus Day? While media lately has been denigrating these two holidays, today's guest wants us to think a little deeper. His name is Dr. Jeffery Fynn-Paul, and he is a professor of history at Leiden University in the Netherlands. Dr. Fynn-Paul studies history in eight different languages, is an expert …

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What Your Sin Is Trying to Tell You #96 43:55

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Among other things, sin is a symptom; but what does this mean? Today we consider what your sin might be trying to communicate with you. In particular, we'll use the sin of lust or sexual sin as an example. We'll look at 12 things your sin of sexual sin might be trying to tell you. #faith #god #temptation #spiritual #podcast Follow us on Facebook at…

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Faith & Authenticity in Music (John Van Deusen) #95 1:32:04

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Today I talk to my favorite musician, John Van Deusen. The Gospel Coalition named John’s album “Marathon Daze” the top Christian album of the year for 2022. John has produced music with Judah, John Guerra, Teniella Neda, and many more. If you haven’t heard of John, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE check out his work—start with his devotional album “Every Power…

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Kierkegaard & the Transformed Life (Dr. Thomas Millay) #94 1:16:05

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Today Dr. Thomas Millay joins us to talk about one of the most fascinating people in history, Soren Kierkegaard. We enter the “world” of Kierkegaard through his ideas about reading. This may seem trivial or unimportant, but actually, this is one of the most exemplary topics for our age. What is the purpose of reading? Do you read the right way? Do …

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Toxic War on Masculinity (Nancy Pearcey) #93 1:00:44

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Today’s guest is Professor Nancy Pearcey.** We talk about her latest book The Toxic War on Masculinity: How Christianity Reconciles the Sexes. She traces the history of ideas surrounding masculinity, while at the same time encouraging men to be better husbands, fathers, and friends. We talk about her own tragic past, how she found healing, and how …

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Bewitched by the Fence (Dr. Jason Baxter) #92 52:41

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Transposition, C. S. Lewis, evil enchantment, and seeing the world how it really is. There’s too much good stuff on this episode to describe here—you’ve just got to hear it for yourself. And by the end, you’ll want to become a recovering modern, too. Dr. Jason Baxter, who is a professor at Notre Dame, author, and speaker, joins us today for a livel…

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You Were Made for This (Dr. Hans Boersma) #91 1:03:45

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Do you know your purpose? And I mean your PURPOSE, not the tiny thing you decided you wanted to do or be, or not what someone else is trying to make you do or become. But, what is the PURPOSE that has been built into you, which you cannot escape, no matter how hard you try? Dr. Hans Boersma joins us today to talk about the Beatific Vision. What is …

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Do You Want to Be Well? (Scott Stubbert) #90 1:12:19

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Everybody hurts. But, how are you dealing with it? What are your relationships like? Do people in church, at work, or in your own home know the REAL you? Are you struggling to overcome an addiction or a past abuse? Or, do you just want to become a healthier person? Where do you begin? Begin by listening to today’s episode on the ministry Celebrate …

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The Greatest Book of C. S. Lewis (Andrew Lazo) #89 1:09:14

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The Rev’d Andrew Lazo joins us today to talk about C. S. Lewis’s book “Till We Have Faces.” We help you understand the background for the book, its setting, and some of its major themes. We believe (as did Lewis himself) that “Till We Have Faces” is his greatest book. You will learn the connection between joy and love, the overarching theme of all …

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Finding God in Unexpected Places (Chad Bird) #88 55:42

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Chad Bird joins us to talk about finding God in the most unexpected places. He opens up about his personal life, and he shows us how to reframe our struggles, trials, and how we look at our lives. Chad is the Scholar in Residence at 1517. You can hear him teach through the Old Testament verse-by-verse on his podcast “40 Minutes in the Old Testament…

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Being Dad (Dr. Scott Keith) #87 1:11:07

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The idea of "Dad" runs deep, in fact, it might be one of the most fundamental things about us. But what is a dad? What is a dad for? What does he do? And what is the difference between a father and a mother? Today's special guest is Dr. Scott Keith, who wrote a book called "Being Dad: Father as a Picture of God's Grace." Dr. Keith offers a beautifu…

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Artificial Intelligence vs. Embodied Intelligence (Dr. Mark Vernon) #86 1:11:35

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There is much debate surrounding artificial intelligence, AI, and many are cautious about its so-called benefits. But our guest today, Dr. Mark Vernon, brings a more hopeful message: AI is an opportunity for humans to re-learn what it means to be human, to create as humans, and to have intelligence as humans. We talk about a recent video he posted …

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Re-enchanting Freedom (Dr. Tom Price) #85 1:15:34

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On today's episode, Dr. Tom Price helps us to understand what true freedom is. We start by learning how our idea of freedom was corrupted. Along the way, we discuss the "gift" nature of humans and the kind of world in which we find ourselves. Here are some of the reading recommendations Dr. Price has for those who wish to explore more about this su…

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Unsanitized for Your Protection (Jack Baumgartner) #84 1:33:21

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Jack is back! And he's going to talk with us about the divine technology of resistance, in the context of artificial intelligence (AI). What can an old, worn tool say to you? When is the last time you walked outside without any shoes on? Do you know what the dung beetle can teach you? If you're out of touch with creation, then you're out of touch w…

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Art, Jordan Peterson, & Orthodoxy (Emilee VerDuin) ”The Kids Are Not Alright” #83 1:18:38

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"The kids are not alright." Emilee VerDuin joins us today to talk about Visionary Christian Art, Christianity, and culture. She brings a rich, yet unique perspective that you might be not used to hearing. She is fighting against what the material 'vision' of reality has done to us, by seeing the world through faith. She uses her art to capture what…

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What Is a Human? (Dr. Tom Price) #82 1:15:04

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Our culture struggles with defining what a woman or man is, because we do not understand what a human is in the first place. Our friend Dr. Tom Price returns to the show to talk about this crucial question. Starting with the nature of Christ, he helps us to understand the heights and depths of ourselves, what is known as biblical anthropology. Not …

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Lost in the Household (C. R. Wiley) #81 1:14:06

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There’s much more to the household than you realize, in fact, it is a pattern of the whole cosmos. If you desire to be healthy and whole, live out your faith effectively, and properly care for those around you, then you need to see what the connection between the household, the cosmos, and your life is. Today’s guest is Rev. C. R. Wiley, whose book…

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Belly Laughs & LOOR.TV (Jason Farley) #80 1:14:33

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What do you get when you mix Chris Farley with Jason and the Argonauts? Meet Jason Farley! (Without all the tragedy of both characters, of course.) Jason is a comedy writer, poet, podcast host (Knox Unplugged) and all around adventurer, trying to reclaim the golden globe, I mean golden fleece, from Hollywood. So far, Jason’s adventures are worthy o…

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The Faith of Jack Baumgartner (Jack Baumgartner) #79 1:55:48

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Jack Baumgartner is an amazing artist, farmer, poet, woodcarver, storyteller, and musician. He recently shared a video of himself reading a poem in which he said he was was no longer a Christian. Rather than jump to conclusions, we decided to talk with Jack to hear his heart behind the poem. In this episode, Sam and Jack take a winding journey thro…

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Have You Lost Your Wonder? / Ascension (Dr. David Bryan) #78 1:11:30

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Why did Jesus suddenly ascend into heaven 40 days after the resurrection? Why do some Christians and churches celebrate Ascension Day every year? Today we talked to Dr. David Bryan, who is a New Testament scholar at Trinity International University. His passion and interest include understanding what is going on with the ascension of Jesus. He show…

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Gain What You Cannot Lose (Jim Fleming) #77 1:05:22

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Have you heard of the story of the five martyrs in Ecuador: Jim Elliot, Pete Fleming, Ed McCully, Nate Saint, and Roger Youderian? Today, we have Jim Fleming on the show, who is the nephew of Pete Fleming. Jim talks about what happened in Ecuador and God's surprising work since then. Jim grew up as a missionary kid in South Africa. He has been a mi…

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The Cosmic Battle (Dr. Tom Price) #76 1:12:02

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Dr. Tom Price joins us today to talk about the nature of EVERYTHING! What kind of world do we live in? What kind of creatures are we? How are we to live life properly so we don't damage ourselves (or other people)? This is officially part 1 of our journey into the Cosmic Battle with Tom Price. He begins to paint a vivid picture of the Christian vis…

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Help for the Hungry Soul (Kristen Wetherell) #75 1:05:00

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On episode #75 we talk with Kristen Wetherell about her new book “Help for the Hungry Soul: 8 Encouragements to Grow Your Appetite for God’s Word.” Kristen first shares about her recent project with The Gospel Coalition called Front Row Seat. Then we dive into the ‘8 encouragements’ from her book. She especially addresses those who feel discouraged…

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Why We Must Recover General Revelation (Dr. Louis Markos) #74 1:16:28

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Do you know what general revelation is? If you do, how robust is your understanding? Today’s guest is Dr. Louis Markos, who is an authority on C.S. Lewis, apologetics, and Ancient Greece and Rome. In addition to teaching at Houston Christian University, he is the author of 25 books, including “How Platonic Thought Shaped the Christian Faith” and “T…

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The Forgotten Doctrine (Rankin Wilbourne) #73 1:04:57

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Today we speak with Rankin Wilbourne about the forgotten doctrine of the Bible, union with Christ. Rankin serves as the Discipleship Pastor at City Church in Evansville, Indiana. He wrote an award winning book titled “Union with Christ: The Way to Know and Enjoy God.” If your life feels shallow, meaningless, or fake, we encourage you to consider wh…

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Jesus the Great Philosopher (Dr. Jonathan Pennington) #72 1:04:36

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Do you feel whole or compartmentalized? Today we have a conversation with Dr. Jonathan Pennington about his book “Jesus the Great Philosopher.” Jonathan is Professor of New Testament Interpretation at Southern Seminary in Louisville, and he is also the Spiritual Formation pastor at Sojourn East. He has several books that we encourage you to check o…

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Integrity in Worship (Annie Aiello) #71 1:04:02

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Today’s guest is Annie Aiello, who is a mom, singer, songwriter, and leader of “Always Olivia Tribute.” She is also a music producer and worship leader, having opened for Jeremy Camp. Annie came to the BS Studio and talked with us about integrity in worship. She speaks about the worship leader’s heart, how to prepare yourself for worship, and deali…

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How to Change YOUR World (Dr. Glenn Sunshine) #70 1:05:10

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Dr. Glenn Sunshine joins us today to talk about faith, culture, and how we are to live as Christians. We dig into his new book "32 Christians Who Changed Their World," and we learn some of their incredible stories. What threatens the church the most today? How are Christians to navigate? With both wisdom and biblical clarity, Dr. Sunshine speaks pr…

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For God to Be God/The Cross (Dr. Steve Bryan) #69 1:06:11

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What does it mean for God to be God? If God displayed His glory, what would it look like? What would God do? How would God behave toward sinners? Today’s guest is Dr. Steve Bryan, who is a New Testament Scholar at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. Dr. Bryan takes us into the Gospel of John and shows us for God to be God, we have to look at the c…

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The Ultimate Cinderella Story/Resurrection #68 53:42

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The resurrection of Jesus is the ultimate Cinderella story, and, you can think of it as the True Cinderella Story. From the beginning, people have raised objections to the reality of the resurrection. There are seven major objections to the truth of Jesus's rising from the dead. In this episode, we list these objections and then answer them. We bel…

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Slaying the Dragon in the Church (Nathan Harrison) #67 1:15:21

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Nathan Harrison joins us today. Nathan works for The Navigators, which is a ministry that helps people grow through life-to-life discipleship and creating spiritual generations. We talk about slaying the dragon in the church. Above all, Nate wants you to know how much you matter. God has gifted you, so don’t shelve yourself. Nate starts by sharing …

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Everything Everywhere All at Once & G.K. Chesterton #66 1:02:47

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Today we discuss the Oscar award winning movie 'Everything Everywhere All at Once,' starring Michelle Yeoh, Ke Huy Quan, and Jamie Lee Curtis. We talk about the cultural significance of the movie and look to G.K. Chesterton to help us understand the 'fairytale' world it creates. We also check-in with the book of Ecclesiastes and note the major para…

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Designing a Life of Joy (Juni Felix) #65 1:03:27

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Do you know how to design a life of joy? Juni Felix joins us today to tell us more! She is a woman of prayer and the bestselling author of ‘You Are Worth the Work—Moving Forward from Trauma to Faith.’ She is a member of Dr. BJ Fogg’s Stanford Behavior Design Teaching Team, a speaker, radio and podcast host, and CS Lewis Institute Fellow. She’s also…

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Should Fallen Leaders Be Restored? / Why Do Pastors Fail? #64 1:03:32

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We have no shortage of pastors and leaders who have fallen, whether into sin, great moral failure, or crime. Why is this? There are telltale signs a leader is going astray, do you know them? Why do Christian pastors and leaders fail? What can we do about it? Also, should these leaders be restored? On today’s episode, we talk about all these questio…

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Two Incredible Stories of Prayer (Kevin Halloran) #63 14:10

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The African Billy Graham? Be the turtle? The 3 S’s of prayer? A little trickle of grace is enough? Today’s episode goes deeper with Kevin Halloran. The guys share two dramatic stories of prayer, give a prayer method, and emphasize the need for small and steady faithfulness. Don’t miss today’s bonus episode. To learn more about Kevin Halloran and to…

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When Prayer Is a Struggle (Kevin Halloran) #62 1:05:47

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Kevin Halloran is today’s guest and he talks with us about his book “When Prayer Is a Struggle.” This is a wonderful book that encourages, inspires, and offers practical help to get you praying. We talk about the ‘why’ of prayer and discuss common obstacles. Faith and love are foundational to prayer, and Kevin shows us why. We talk about feeling to…

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Asbury: Renewal or Revival? #61 1:05:08

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Something awesome happened at Asbury University on February 8, 2023, which has continued to today, February 22. Some are calling it a revival, while those at Asbury consider it to be an awakening. On today’s episode, we talk about Asbury and the differences between revival and renewal. Most importantly, we discuss how we should respond to this amaz…

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Are My Needs & Desires Bad? (Dr. Ingrid Faro) #60 14:37

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Old Testament scholar Dr. Ingrid Faro is back for another deep dive into Genesis! This time, she talks about our needs and desires. From Genesis, she demonstrates how our needs and desires are not bad, but we must learn how to discern what is the best ‘fit’ for them. Maybe you’ve been told your whole life by the church or well-meaning (or controlli…

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Dr. Ingrid Faro (Demystifying Evil) #59 1:08:23

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Most have wrestled with the problem of evil and suffering in this world. Perhaps, you’ve questioned God because of evil. Or, maybe your experience of evil has led you to do things you regret. How do we deal with evil? How do we face it? How do we forgive? How do we stop contributing to the evil tide all around us? Dr. Ingrid Faro takes us on a jour…