Best Letters From The Atlantic Podcasts (2025)

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Shining the Light 5:40

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The Canary Islands are often rich in public announcements and presentations to the press, but whether well-meaning projects will actually happen is quite another matter. Over the years, I have attended many lengthy press conferences, and often with impressive audio-visual presentations from earnest members of island governments, city mayors and exp…

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Alex Kremer 11-23-25 | Seeking to Be Thanked or to Give Thanks? The Question That Reveals Your Heart 48:17

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Do you give thanks, or do you expect to be thanked? Alex Kremer confronts our culture's entitlement epidemic and the dangerous belief that God owes us something for our good behavior. Through Jesus' parable of the unworthy servant and the healing of ten lepers—where only one returned to give thanks—discover why genuine gratitude is the distinguishi…

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Alex Kremer 11-16-25 | Remember Jesus: What Paul's Prison Letter Teaches About Faithfulness When You Feel Like Giving Up (Why God Stays Faithful Even When You're Faithless) 49:27

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What if you tore up your copy of God's covenant with you—would He still keep His? Paul wrote from a Roman prison cell, chained as a criminal, yet declared with unshakable confidence: "The word of God has not been chained." This message from 2 Timothy 2:8-13 explores why remembering Jesus Christ—risen from the dead, seed of David—transforms how you …

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Plato's Letters: Ariel Helfer on the Political Challenges of the Philosophic Life 34:27

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The Greek philosopher Plato is famous for writing his teachings in the form of dialogues. But there are additionally a series of seven letters attributed to Plato. Over the centuries much ink has been spilt in arguments over their authenticity. My guest today argues that these letters are actually epistolary philosophical novel which are if nothing…

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Ned Brown 11-9-2025 | The Problem With Easy Believism: When Jesus Isn't Enough 51:59

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Can you believe in Jesus as a great teacher but still be lost? Nicodemus came to Jesus acknowledging His miracles and divine authority—yet Jesus told him he couldn't even see the kingdom without being born again. This penetrating message exposes the danger of "easy believism" that skips over the uncomfortable truth: you must first recognize yoursel…

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Alex Kremer 11-2-2025 | Strong in Grace: The Secret to Christian Endurance That Isn't Self-Sufficiency 48:06

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Ever try cutting wood with a chainsaw that isn't running? That's the Christian life without grace—exhausting, ineffective, and frustrating. This message from 2 Timothy 2:1-7 exposes the illusion of spiritual strength built on self-effort rather than sustained dependence on Christ's grace. You'll discover why the strongest Christians are those who r…

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Alex Kremer 10-26-25 | After Darkness, Light: When an 8-Year-Old Changed History 49:38

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What if the only Bible in your entire church was buried under dust in a forgotten drawer? That was the spiritual state of Israel when an unlikely 8-year-old king named Josiah took the throne—no godly father, no spiritual heritage, surrounded by decades of idolatry and corruption. Yet God brought light from darkness. This message draws stunning para…

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Stefan Johnson 10-19-25 | God Doesn't Need Your 10%—He Wants It All 45:40

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What if picking up a screw in a parking lot could be storing treasure in heaven? This message challenges the American assumption that financial security equals safety, revealing that moth, rust, and thieves still destroy earthly wealth—even $1.1 million can vanish overnight. From Matthew 6:19-24, you'll discover why Jesus doesn't just want your tit…

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Doug Schorle 10-12-2025 | The Word Made Flesh: Why Jesus Had to Be Fully Human 48:53

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Why are Christians so uncomfortable talking about Jesus as fully human? From the first century to today, believers have tried to protect Christ from the messy realities of human existence—but John's first letter destroys that impulse. Writing against Gnostic heresies that denied Christ came in the flesh, John declares with eyewitness authority: "Wh…

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Alex Kremer 10-5-2025 | The Treasure Worth Guarding: Standing Firm When the World Wants You to Shrink Back (Choosing Courage Over Comfort) 49:02

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When danger comes, will you be the one who climbs the tree or the one who stays? Paul wrote 2 Timothy 1:13-18 from a Roman dungeon, largely abandoned by those he loved—yet one man, Onesiphorus, refused to shrink back. This message exposes the constant temptation to abandon sound doctrine when the cost gets too high, to feel embarrassed about biblic…

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Alex Kremer 9-28-25 | Be Not Ashamed: Standing Bold for Christ in a World That Mocks 49:33

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Are you afraid to speak up about your faith because of what others might think? The world wants to shame you into silence, calling biblical truth hateful, bigoted, and foolish. But Paul's final words to Timothy reveal a different path—one where suffering for the gospel becomes a blessing, not a burden. This message from 2 Timothy 1:8-12 exposes the…

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Vector: Robyn Arianrohd on the Surprising Story of Space, Time, and Mathematical Transformation 33:06

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On October 16, 1843, William Rowan Hamilton was taking a walk with his wife Helen. He was on his way to preside over a meeting of the Royal Irish Academy. As Hamilton came to Broome Bridge, over the Royal Canal, the solution to a vexing problem finally emerged in front of him. He was so excited, and perhaps so afraid that he might forget, that he p…

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Alex Kremer 9-15-2025 | A Heaven's Eye View of Evil 52:22

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The problem of evil and suffering in the world is one of the key issues in our modern age, especially as the world struggles to reconcile this with the concept of a loving God. In light of the recent murder of Charlie Kirk, this question becomes even more relevant. Kirk, known primarily as a conservative commentator was, more importantly, a faithfu…

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Ned Brown 9-7-2025 | "Lord Willing": What God Really Wants From You (And It's Not What You Think) 46:42

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Ever wonder what "Lord willing" actually means? Ned Brown tackles one of Christianity's most misunderstood phrases and reveals something far more profound: God's ultimate will isn't about controlling your schedule or micromanaging your decisions—it's about relationship. From the Garden of Eden where God created humanity in His image to the New Jeru…

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Alex Kremer 8-31-2025 | A Clear Conscience in Chains: Paul's Powerful Opening to Timothy 49:04

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Can you give thanks while sitting in a sewer, awaiting execution? The Apostle Paul could—and did. Writing from Rome's worst prison cell, covered in darkness and filth, Paul opens his final letter with gratitude, not despair. This powerful exploration of 2 Timothy 1:1-7 reveals how Paul maintained a clear conscience despite suffering unjustly, and w…

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Alex Kremer 8-24-2025 | The Apostle's Final Message: What Matters Most When Death Is Near 39:56

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What would you say if you knew you had only weeks to live? The Apostle Paul faced this reality in a Roman prison cell—abandoned by friends, awaiting execution under Emperor Nero's brutal persecution of Christians. Yet his final letter to Timothy reveals not despair, but powerful encouragement and unwavering focus on what truly matters. This message…

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Doug Schorle 8-17-2025 | Thy Will Be Done: Obeying God When Life Doesn't Make Sense 43:56

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Would you obey God if His instructions seemed completely counterintuitive? Elijah faced exactly that: commanded to announce a drought, then sent to drink from a brook that would inevitably dry up during that same drought. This powerful sermon explores the prophet's unwavering obedience and reveals three critical truths about Christian stewardship. …

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Alex Kremer 8-10-2025 | Not Just for Believers: God's Law as a Standard for All Nations 47:21

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Is God's law only for Christians, or does He expect governing authorities to uphold His standards too? This challenging sermon tackles the most controversial use of God's law—its role in restraining evil throughout society, not just within the church. Discover why civil rulers from ancient Israel to modern democracies are appointed by God and held …

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Ned Brown 8-3-2025 | Beyond Comfort: What It Really Means to Have Jesus as Your Shepherd 46:45

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Who loves you? More importantly, can the one who loves you actually keep their promises? This deeply personal meditation on Psalm 23 tackles the heart of what it means to call Jesus "my shepherd." Through candid personal stories—from childhood memories to heart surgery—discover why knowing who your shepherd is matters more than any other relationsh…

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Oral History: Douglas A. Boyd explains the basics of the oldest—and newest—historical method 43:23

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“Oral history is a field of study and a method of gathering, preserving, and interpreting the voices and memories of people, communities, and participants in past events.” That is the definition provided by no less an authority than the Oral History Association. And yet this brief, simple, and seemingly authoritative definition is accompanied by so…

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Alex Kremer 7-27-2025 | The Right Tool for the Job: What God's Law Can and Cannot Do 49:51

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Can you use a wrench to hammer a nail? Technically yes, but you'll damage both the tool and the job. The same principle applies to God's law—misusing it leads to spiritual disaster, but understanding its proper function brings freedom and transformation. This sermon tackles one of Christianity's most misunderstood topics: the relationship between l…

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Grant Nelson 7-20-2025 | The Tale of Eight Churches: What Would Jesus Say to Yours? 46:19

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If Jesus walked into your church today, what would He say? Grant Nelson examines the seven churches of Revelation chapters 1-3, where Jesus delivers pointed messages—both commendation and correction—to each congregation. From Ephesus losing their first love to Laodicea's lukewarm faith, these ancient churches mirror struggles we face today. You'll …

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Alex Kremer 7-13-2025 | When Good Christians Misuse God's Law: Legalism and Antinomianism Exposed 47:27

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Can you keep God's law without becoming a legalist? Or ignore it without becoming lawless? Alex Kremer tackles one of Christianity's most misunderstood topics: how to use God's law the way He intended. Drawing from 1 Timothy 1:8 and confronting the Pharisees' mistakes in Matthew 15, this sermon exposes the dangerous extremes Christians fall into—le…

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Doug Schorle 7-6-2025 | Created with Purpose: God's Design from the Beginning 48:14

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What does it mean to be made in God’s image—and why does it matter today? In this thought-provoking message from Doug Schorle, we return to the beginning: Genesis 1:26-2:9 and 2:15-25. These foundational verses unveil humanity’s divine identity, purpose, and calling. Doug explores how God intentionally designed both man and woman to reflect His ima…

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Alex Kremer 6-29-2025 | God Isn’t Silent: The Word Still Speaks 49:26

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What happens when those who should know better fall short of God’s standard? In this powerful message, Alex Kremer explores the sobering reality that judgment doesn’t begin with “them”—it begins with us. Drawing from the prophets and other Scripture, this sermon underscores the critical responsibility of God's people to uphold His Word, live by His…

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Ned Brown 6-22-2025 | Chosen to Bear Fruit: What John 15 Really Means for Christians 46:17

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Knock, knock—who’s there? It’s not a joke this time. In John 15, Jesus invites us into something far more meaningful than a punchline: a life of abiding in Him. But what does it actually mean to “abide”? And what happens if we don’t? In this powerful and deeply reflective sermon, Ned Brown walks through John 15:1-17 and wrestles with questions many…

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Alex Kremer 6-15-2025 | Shame Will Not Have the Final Say 42:04

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Can mercy really overcome guilt? Micah 7:7-20 offers a stunning conclusion to a book full of warnings and judgment—not with despair, but with hope. In this message, Alex Kremer unpacks the prophet Micah’s final words, showing how they point to a God who doesn’t just punish sin but delights to show mercy. We see a shift from lament to confidence, fr…

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Love, War, and Diplomacy: Eric H. Cline on the Discovery of the Amarna Letters and the Bronze Age World They Revealed 31:32

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“Two years and a half years ago, when coming down the Nile in a dahabiah, I stopped at . . . Tel el-Amarna. In the course of my exploration, I noticed . . . the foundations of a large building, which had just been laid bare by the natives. . . . A few months afterwards the natives, still going on with their work of disinterment, discovered among th…