
Beliefs of the Heart: Reflections
A reading of Beliefs of the Heart weekly article, followed by a reflection: the reason behind the article, comments from readers, or other versions that were edited out. Live comments by author Sam Williamson. You can find more of Sam's writing at: https://beliefsoftheheart.com/ Special thanks to Keith Medley for his FANTASTIC 27 string guitar background song, Ancestors. You can find more of Keith's music at: http://www.keithmedleymusic.com/
Latest episodes

Jul 6, 2021 • 13min
Counterfeit Spirituality
The world gives us false answers to our problems. Initially, they sound good and God's answer seem week. But in the long run, the answers of the world are counterfeit spirituality, even when preached from the pulpit. Adapted from this article: https://beliefsoftheheart.com/2021/06/09/counterfeit-spirituality/ by Sam Williamson. And very special thanks to Keith Medley for his FANTASTIC 27 string guitar background song, Ancestors. You can find more of Keith's music at: http://www.keithmedleymusic.com/Send us a text with comments, questions, or ideas:Support the show

Jun 24, 2021 • 13min
Why Can't We Admit the Evil Within?
The world tells us to cling to something inside us for significance; God says there is a better way.Adapted from this article: https://beliefsoftheheart.com/2021/04/07/why-cant-we-admit-hidden-evils/ by Sam Williamson. And very special thanks to Keith Medley for his FANTASTIC 27 string guitar background song, Ancestors. You can find more of Keith's music at: http://www.keithmedleymusic.com/Support the show (https://beliefsoftheheart.com/giving/)Send us a text with comments, questions, or ideas:Support the show

Jun 12, 2021 • 18min
Fearing Go[o]d
The spiritual necessity of fearing God; and why doesn't our culture like this?Adapted from this article:https://beliefsoftheheart.com/2021/04/21/fearing-good/ by Sam Williamson. And very special thanks to Keith Medley for his FANTASTIC 27 string guitar background song, Ancestors. You can find more of Keith's music at: http://www.keithmedleymusic.com/Send us a text with comments, questions, or ideas:Support the show

Jun 8, 2021 • 13min
When God Seems Silent
God is always speaking, and one of the ways he speaks most powerfully is in His silence. Learn to recognize this amazing and comforting voice of deeds.Adapted from this article: https://beliefsoftheheart.com/2021/04/29/when-god-seems-silent/ by Sam Williamson. And very special thanks to Keith Medley for his FANTASTIC 27 string guitar background song, Ancestors. You can find more of Keith's music at: http://www.keithmedleymusic.com/Send us a text with comments, questions, or ideas:Support the show

Jun 2, 2021 • 11min
My First Parachute Jump Ever -- And My Last
Why do we all long so deeply to be a hero, to be seen, to be noticed? What is the longing beneath the longing? Adapted from this article: https://beliefsoftheheart.com/2021/05/05/my-first-parachute-jump-and-my-last/ by Sam Williamson, and very special thanks to Keith Medley for his FANTASTIC 27 string guitar background song, Ancestors. You can find more of Keith's music at: http://www.keithmedleymusic.com/Send us a text with comments, questions, or ideas:Support the show

Jun 2, 2021 • 15min
When Science is Politicized
When we let our biases cloud the science. Adapted from this article: https://beliefsoftheheart.com/2021/05/12/political-popular-science/ by Sam Williamson. Why do we believe what we do? It is always the hard science? Does anyone really reject science? Or do we choose the science we believe. Remember: flat earthers believe in science, they just mistrust many of the scientists.A very special thanks to Keith Medley for his FANTASTIC 27 string guitar background song, Ancestors. You can find more of Keith's music at: http://www.keithmedleymusic.com/Send us a text with comments, questions, or ideas:Support the show

May 29, 2021 • 10min
Hunting Heroes
When Christian heroic counsel created villainy. Adapted from this article: https://beliefsoftheheart.com/2021/05/26/hunting-heroes/ by Sam Williamson, and very special thanks to Keith Medley for his FANTASTIC 27 string guitar background song, Ancestors. You can find more of Keith's music at: http://www.keithmedleymusic.com/Send us a text with comments, questions, or ideas:Support the show

May 28, 2021 • 10min
Bullied by a Boss
When a friendship sours, what is God up to? Adapted with reflections from this article: https://beliefsoftheheart.com/2021/05/19/bullied-by-a-boss/, by Sam Williamson, and very special thanks to Keith Medley for his FANTASTIC 27 string guitar background song, Ancestors. You can find more of Keith's music at: http://www.keithmedleymusic.com/Send us a text with comments, questions, or ideas:Support the show