Best Jason Stratton Podcasts (2025)

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Is Gavin Ortlund Right About Calvinism? Examining His Defense 1:30:14

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Phil Kallberg joins Dr. Tim Stratton and Josh Klein as they examine ⁨@TruthUnites⁩ 's defense of Calvinism in a recent video. Was Gavin's video a response to Phil and Tim's EPS paper that Gavin MC'd for? Is there something here that should give us pause? We examine! Check out Gavin's full video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2vwDtRhxTtE Tim …

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S4 E11 - The Magic Trick That Empties Your Wallet: The Federal Reserve 44:28

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Send us a text We unpack how the Fed actually reduces your wealth, how it moves money, why mortgage rates can ignore rate cuts, and how deficits fuel inflation and widen the wealth gap. We conclude with a simple goal system for 2026 that replaces vague resolutions with concrete daily tasks. • what the Federal Reserve is and how it operates • how th…

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Candace Owens, Comedy, Theology — Seth Dillon Tells All 1:26:14

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Dr. Tim Stratton and Josh Klein are joined by Seth Dillon of the @TheBabylonBee to discuss the necessity of satire as Christian Conservatives, the rise of the woke right and Candace Owens foray into conspiracy and Seth's thoughts on Calvinism. Will Tim convince him to be a Molinist? Join the team: https://www.freethinkingministries.com/donate Sourc…

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9-42 meets Ace 1:03:35

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The one where we asked Ace a single question, and just let him go. Listening back to this episode it's kind of hard to describe exactly the theme of it, because it covers so much ground and covers so many topics. Of course it's nothing less than you would expect from a guitarist who has been part of a stadium-filling, platinum-selling, band like Sk…

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The 'Apologist Grift'? Live Response + Give Where You Live 1:54:28

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The channel @BeliefItOrNot recently released this video featuring yours truly (Dr. Tim Stratton) of FreeThinking Ministries: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IseLvNK-fB4 Today, Tim and Josh respond to the video and in a bit of good natured ribbing champion the annual fundraiser for FTM - Give Where You Live! Give now, to our grift, that focuses only…

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Big Questions. Big Answers. Featuring Dr. Tim Stratton. 33:25

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It's that time of year again! We answer the biggest questions asked via our contact form on the website... Submit a Questions: https://freethinkingministries.com/contact/ ➡️ CHAPTERS ⬅️ 00:00 Introduction 01:25 Aaron's Question: Is Free Will Still a Thing In Heaven? 07:14 Emmaus Highway Questions: 1 Cor. 10:13? 11:20 Does God Know In Advance If You…

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9-42 meets Paul Quinn 35:50

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The one where we get to meet an axe-wielding Heavy Metal legend. If you are a follower of rock music, and you are also of a certain age, then you will be no doubt aware of the term New Wave Of British Heavy Metal (a phrase that was often referred to by the somewhat predictable but nevertheless jaunty acronym of NWOBHM). Anyway, it was a late sevent…

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Is Divine Determinism a Different Gospel 39:37

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Dr. Tim Stratton and Phil Kallberg present their paper at the Evangelical Philosophy Society on whether or not Divine Determinism (or EDD) is a different gospel, and if so, is it a heresy? ➡️ SOCIALS ⬅️ Website: https://freethinkingministries.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FreeThinkInc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freethinkinc X: ht…

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Alex O'Connor Thinks Christianity Is More Plausible? 36:29

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Dr. Tim Stratton and Josh Klein react to a string of new videos that seem to indicate a softer side of @CosmicSkeptic 's disposition to Christianity... Is there movement here to watch? Stratton and Klein analyze clips and give their opinions. Alex, if you watch this we would LOVE to have a conversation with you! Past Clips of Reacting to Alex O'Con…

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S4 E10 - Taxes, Zoning, And The Chicago Affordability Squeeze . Why Capital is fleeing and how to bring it back to Chicago 45:19

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Send us a text We break down why Chicago’s housing is so expensive. Despite record taxes, the city is at an all-time high in debt. What would it take to attract capital, build more homes, and lower prices? We share data on schools, zoning, conversions, and policy incentives that could restart growth. • highest taxes paired with large deficits and l…

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9-42 meets Connor Selby 46:15

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The one where we embarrass Connor, by waxing lyrical about his new record (it really is very good). We met up with Connor back in September, and quickly got onto the subject his most recent release The Truth Comes Out Eventually. It's a fantastic record, and (as you would expect) we had questions about how it had come about. Cue, one jaw-dropping a…

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The Progressive Takeover of Education — and How to Fight Back 1:02:58

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Part 2 of our interview with Dr. Corey Miller of Ratio Christi concerning his new book The Progressive Miseducation of America. In the wake of Charlie Kirk's assassination Corey Miller takes on the university system that led to the ideology that took his life. This is an important work and one that will be important to refer to in years to come. Wa…

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Exposing the Weak Biblical Arguments on Jubilee vs. Allie Beth Stuckey 29:47

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Josh Klein of FreeThinking Ministries reacts to biblical arguments made against @AllieBethStuckey during a recent @jubilee surrounded episode. Every clip used from the Jubilee video is in direct compliance with "fair use" law and is intended to add commentary as well as serve for "educative" purposes and thus is lawful to distribute and does not vi…

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9-42 meets Dennis Stratton 56:15

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The one where Jason caught up with a legend of the Maiden story. Dennis Stratton is best known for his work on the first Iron Maiden album, and the influence he had on what would become the sound dynamos with the Band. He contributed to much of the material that would form the first two albums, as well as touring extensively with them around that t…

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Is This Really a Mystery? (Response to Ruslan KD) 54:25

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Is the tension between Free Will and God's sovereignty REALLY a mystery? Matthew McConaughey joined @TheDiaryOfACEO and shared some things about faith. @RuslanKD reacted. Dr. Tim Stratton and Josh Klein respond to both in this week's episode. Sure, there might be tension but it's not a mystery. Ruslan clip: https://youtu.be/2UiJ16_JAlo?si=kIbPueR1p…

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The Age of AI: What's Really At Stake? With Dr. Jason Thacker 54:08

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Dr. Jason Thacker of Boyce College stops by to discuss the future of AI and how we should think of it as Christians. Could people REALLY live forever? Is a superintelligence possible? What does this mean for Christians? We seek to answer these questions and more in this week's episode. Find more on Dr. Thacker here: https://jasonthacker.com/ The Ag…

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9-42 meets Luke Hobbs of Guitar Auctions 52:30

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The one where we found out the difference between auctioning guitars over cattle. If you believe that some things in life are just meant to be, then Luke Hobbs is a near-perfect embodiment of that belief. The fact that he ended up at an auction house as an escape from Tesco is one thing, but that it would turn into the thing he was born to do is an…

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Episode 17: Mad Cossack: U.S. Gen. John B. Turchin—His Life, His Wife, and the Sacking of Athens (Alabama, That Is...) 2:51:56

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“I shut my eyes for two hours.”-John Basil Turchin (born Ivan Vasilyevich Turchaninov, 1821–1901) In this long overdue episode of The Civil Weird Podcast, we unravel the story of Gen. John Basil Turchin, a Russian-born soldier who fled the autocracy of the Tsar and found himself in Abraham Lincoln’s army. Once an officer in the Imperial Guard, Turc…

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When Ministry Hurts: Lessons from Jesus w/ Dr. Nick Bank 1:08:37

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Dr. Nick Bank of ⁨@stepuptolifeministries⁩ joins Dr. Tim Stratton and Josh Klein to discuss his new book "Down Like Jesus". Ministry can be painful (as both Tim and Josh have found!) could this be a resource that helps people to process and use that pain for their own sanctification? Check out Nick's Book "Down Like Jesus": https://a.co/d/hV6BmrR C…

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When Spiritual Heroes Fall: How Should We Respond? 57:18

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By Tim Stratton and Josh Klein

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9-42 meets Wayne Hussey 1:01:10

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S4 E9 - Own your platform or get owned: listings are content and the rise of private marketplaces 1:17:12

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Send us a text We tour Michael Jordan’s mansion, unpack why mega-mergers won’t fix real estate, and map the content-first play agents can actually control. Then we get tactical on assistants, TCs, first-time buyer math, and the real way to refi without resetting the clock against yourself. • Jordan’s house as a case study in brand, nostalgia, and u…

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Charlie Kirk's Memorial and the Progressive Miseducation of America | w/ Dr. Corey Miller 1:03:09

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Dr. Corey Miller, founder and President of campus ministry Ratio Christi joins Dr. Tim Stratton and Josh Klein to discuss the Charlie Kirk Memorial AND his new book "The Progressive Miseducation of America". A timely discussion considering our current cultural moment. Check out the book preview here: https://vimeo.com/1071537618/617a90e813 Pre-orde…

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Life After Charlie Kirk: Rejecting Conspiracies, Embracing Opportunity 1:33:37

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Charlie Kirk was Assassinated one week ago today... and now we are seeing the ramifications both evil and good coming from it. Join us as we unpack how to move forward as believers after the fact. There is a lot of noise out there - let's sift through it together. https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1ZAHCzAQYh/ https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1FT31hb…

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9-42 meets Balaguer Guitars 51:20

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The one where we try and work out how to pronounce Joe Balaguer's name. Th great thing about a lot of the folks we speak to on 9-42 is that a lot of the stories are similar, whilst all being totally unique. It's not the first time we have spoken to a passionate person that has found his or her calling in luthiery and started a guitar brand, but eve…

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Unpacking the Violence: Are There Answers to Recent Murders in America? 1:38:48

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By now you've probably heard of the tragedy in Charlotte North Carolina as Decarlos Brown Jr. took the life of Iryna Zrutska (a Ukrainian refugee). But why did this happen? What should Christians think about the tragedy? How does this get fixed? Also, the team will talk about Charlie Kirk and his assassination and what we do next. Dr. Johnathan Pri…

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Why MindShift Is WRONG About Free Will (11 Problems Answered) 1:42:16

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Dr. Tim Stratton and Josh Klein address a recent video by @MindShift-Brandon on 11 problems with free will that Christians don't want you to ask. Does he have some points? How WOULD/SHOULD Christians address these issues? Tim and Josh explain. Original Video: https://youtu.be/jsrj055tQ_U?si=qhBRnsZWlyjBM1Mf Dr. Tim Stratton and J.P. Moreland's pape…

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9-42 meets Daisy Pepper 49:15

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The one where we chat to Daisy Pepper about her career path, nursery rhymes, and her first experience of The Guitar Show. Listening back to this conversation, the bit that really resonates hasn’t got anything to do with Daisy’s musical journey, or indeed her pedigree. Just a quick glance at her website or her socials is enough to get the sense of j…

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Four (plus) Reasons We Can't Be Mormon 1:35:41

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There is no disrespect meant in the title. Saying "members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints" is just too long for a YouTube video title! That said, Dr. Tim Stratton and Josh Klein assess the claims of the LDS, both historically and theologically. Why can't we be mormons? Here's why! Maven Experience: https://maventruth.com/immersi…

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Four Reasons We Are NOT Catholic 1:02:36

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In our continued "why we're not series" Dr. Tim Stratton and Josh Klein turn their eyes towards Catholicism. Why aren't they Catholic? They give four reasons why and the fourth one may surprise you! Sound Faith Conference 2025: soundfaithomaha.com Why we're not Open Theists: https://youtube.com/live/ZY1kjfq90ZU Why I Love The Catholic Church and Wh…

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9-42 meets Ben Crowe of Crimson Guitars 56:15

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The one where we chat with a man about his axe(s). We have talked to some truly impressive folks whilst making 9-42, and Ben Crowe is up there with the most truly impressive of the bunch. It's not just what he has done with Crimson Guitars (though that is very impressive) but the focus and dedication he brings to everything he touches. His characte…

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S4 E8 - The Art of a Winning in a Brutal Real Estate Market 1:08:01

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Send us a text Navigating the competitive housing market requires strategic mortgage preparation and understanding winning tactics to secure your dream home. • Going through underwriting before making offers gives you a crucial competitive advantage • Waiving mortgage contingency is often necessary to compete with cash offers • Strong buyer consult…

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From Atheist to Christian Because Of.... ChatGPT? 1:29:31

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You won't want to miss this! Recently a guy named Andy went viral for releasing his conversation with ChatGPT to the world. One in which he discovered, in real time, that Atheism was false and Theist, particularly Christian Theism, was true. Did ChatGPT REALLY lead this man to Christ or was something else happening? Dr. Tim Stratton and Josh Klein …

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1 Cor. 10:13 Is a Problem—If You Deny Free Will 1:24:01

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Dr. Leighton Flowers joins the program as Dr. Tim Stratton and Josh Klein discuss the philosophical, theological and pastoral importance of 1 Corinthians 10:13 in the Free Will discussion. It is NOT, something that you can just hand wave away and it only makes sense if Libertarian Free Will is true. Take a look! You can find Dr. Leighton Flowers at…

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9-42 meets Nick Beggs 52:35

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The one where Ant just happened to be in the same spot as Bassist Nick Beggs. In so many ways Nick is an enigma. Even if it were possible to pin him down to a simple description or single genre, just the very act of trying would be to rob him of his quintessential essence. After all he is the link between Kajagoogoo and Steve Hackett, Howard Jones …

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Grok vs DoD: When "Artificial" Meets "Actual" Intelligence 1:05:12

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Recently someone on X used Grok to refute Dr. Tim Stratton's DoD (Deity of Deception) argument against Calvinism. In this episode we discuss this attempt, why it failed, and why when we use AI we need to be VERY careful how we use it. Join the team! https://freethinkingministries.com/donate/ The original Grok prompt and response: https://grok.com/s…

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S4 E7 - Why You Don't Have to Leave: A Conversation About Urban Family Life. Also, You want that home - dont make these mistakes in this Market 48:31

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Send us a text Chicago families are challenging the conventional wisdom that having children means moving to the suburbs, finding that city neighborhoods offer unique advantages for family life and child development. • City children develop greater independence, street smarts, and social skills compared to their suburban counterparts • Neighborhood…

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Why Open Theism Ultimately Fails 1:59:01

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This podcast is actually from a livestream in our YouTube Channel. Please visit and subscribe as the links mentioned in the podcast are on the YouTube video AND not every YouTube is released as an audio podcast. Click this link: https://youtube.com/live/ZY1kjfq90ZUBy Tim Stratton and Josh Klein

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Theological Options: From Calvinism to Arminianism to Molinism 1:25:22

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This was originally posted by @TruthfulHope and host Jacob Vazquez engages with Dr. Tim Stratton of @FreethinkingMinistries to explore significant theological issues surrounding free will, predestination, and the contrasting views of Calvinism, Arminianism, and Molinism. The conversation delves into the complexities of God's sovereignty and human f…

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Why Christians SHOULD Celebrate Independence Day 43:36

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Are you a Christian on the fence about celebrating our nation's independence day? Have no fear Tim and Josh are here to dissuade your fears and encourage you to CELEBRATE! Each give their Top 5 Reasons why Christians SHOULD celebrate the 4th of July! #Apologetics #FreeThinking #Christianity #independenceday #july4th #freedom…

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Heaven MIGHT Look More Like Sci-Fi Than Sunday School 42:08

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Ever thought of what Heaven might be like? Josh Klein and Thomas Moller jump into a bit "what if" in this episode. Josh and Thomas posit that heaven might be more like Sci-Fi than we think.... Joint the team in support! https://freethinkingministries.com/donate/ Heaven and Science Fiction: https://freethinkingministries.com/heaven-and-science-ficti…

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S4 E6 - What Makes Certain Sales People Thrive When Others Just Survive? 55:41

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Send us a text Maggie shares her journey from corporate life in marketing to becoming a successful real estate agent, highlighting how relationship-building and immersion in the craft creates sustainable success rather than chasing quick transactions. • Left corporate job in marketing and graphic design after feeling creatively stifled • Started at…

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What Does Dr. Jordan B Peterson REALLY Believe? | FTMonthly #22 39:15

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FTMonthly is back with a special episode. This month Josh explores what theological label would best describe Dr. @JordanBPeterson 's beliefs based on his own writings and public statements. Would one consider Peterson a Christian? Find out here. Join the team and support us: https://freethinkingministries.com/donate/ Note: Each video used in this …

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Biblical Counseling Intensives: Part 2 with Christie Lacy & Emily Kleiber 38:35

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In Part 2 of our series on Biblical Counseling Intensives, we gain a unique perspective from the counselors themselves. Join us as we hear from Christie Lacy and Emily Kleiber, experienced Biblical Counselors with Gospel Care Collective, as they share their firsthand experiences guiding individuals through these focused times of growth and healing.…

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S4 E5 PURE LUXURY - 100% production increases - Highest price per transaction - Highest production average per agent. How Jameson Sothebys International Realty became Chicago's #1 luxury brand and how ... 1:11:52

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Send us a text We started running our own numbers on what happens to people after they join Jameson Sotheby's. The average agent achieves more than 100% increase in production during their first year with us—a remarkable statistic that reflects our commitment to providing the right environment, tools, and support for success. • From carpet cleaning…

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Biblical Counseling Intensives: Part 1 with Jason Kovacs 21:55

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We are excited to be back with new episodes! Are you facing a challenging season and seeking focused, gospel-centered support? In this first part of a special series, Jason Kovacs shares some of the history and heart behind Biblical Counseling Intensives. Jason unpacks what intensives are, who they serve, and how this concentrated approach differs …

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Can Progressive Christianity and Conservative Christianity Coexist? | FTMonthly 21 17:13

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This Month's FTMonthly is short and to the point as Josh will be leaving for Africa at the end of April. Enjoy! Can progressive Christianity and conservative Christianity coexist? Josh doesn't think so and he explains why here: Progressive Christianity is a Different Religion: https://freethinkingministries.com/progressing-to-what/ The New Cultural…

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Jesus Rose—And Easter Isn't Pagan: Here's the Proof 23:12

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Have you ever considered the evidence for the resurrection of Jesus? Has anyone ever tried to tell you that Easter traditions and celebrations have pagan origins? @MikeLiconaOfficial 's opening speech in a debate concerning resurrection evidence and Josh takes a look at @InspiringPhilosophy 's response video to a woman claiming Pagan origins to Eas…

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Disturbing Andy Stanley Youth LGBTQ+ Training Video Exposed 1:34:59

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Josh Klein teams up with @CalibrateConversations to analyze a recent youth leader training video that was leaked to the public from North Point church (Andy Stanley's Church). Josh and Brady analyze the training from the good to the bad to the horrific and everything in between. Support the ministry: freethinkingministries.com/donate Josh's article…

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S4 E4 From Rock Bottom to Real Estate Rockstar: How Social Media Changed Everything for Tony Angelos 1:38:59

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Send us a text Tony Angelos shares his journey from finance to real estate during the pandemic, detailing how he leveraged social media to build a thriving business despite challenging circumstances. We explore how accountability is the foundation for success in self-directed companies like real estate. • Accountability is the #1 factor in determin…