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Apr 3, 2025 • 12min

Distinguishing Shame from Guilt

Explore the fascinating distinctions between guilt and shame, uncovering how they impact our lives spiritually and emotionally. Learn how guilt is linked to legal standing while shame serves as a personal emotional response. Delve into biblical teachings that illuminate these feelings and help recalibrate our understanding. Discover when shame is warranted and the vital role of true guilt in fostering trust within communities.
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Mar 31, 2025 • 11min

What Jordan Peterson Gets Wrong About Happiness

Explore the meaning of happiness through a biblical lens as contrasting views emerge. The discussion reveals how true fulfillment stems from glorifying God rather than chasing superficial pleasures. Delve into the significance of meaningfulness and suffering, presenting a deeper understanding of joy that transcends earthly desires. This conversation challenges the idea that happiness is unattainable, highlighting its divine purpose and role in authentic worship.
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Mar 27, 2025 • 10min

Does God Withdraw His Presence from Me?

Navigating feelings of spiritual disconnection can be challenging, especially when scripture hints at God's withdrawal. The discussion highlights the tension between God's omnipresence and His special covenantal presence. Listeners learn to appreciate the distinctions between feeling abandoned and God's steadfast promises. Emphasizing the importance of reflection on personal experiences and biblical teachings, this dialogue encourages deeper dependency on divine presence amidst struggles.
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Mar 24, 2025 • 13min

Seven Promises That Have Kept John Piper

Dive into the journey of transforming faith from nominal to authentic. Discover how God's promises establish and sustain belief in challenging times. Experience the joy of knowing divine assurance and the comfort found in unwavering support. Biblical verses offer peace and security, reminding believers of their eternal salvation. Learn the value of memorizing scripture to strengthen your connection with God.
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Mar 20, 2025 • 13min

Help Me Live a Genuine Life

Exploring authenticity in Christian life, the discussion emphasizes that genuine emotions should inspire actions. It highlights the need for heartfelt sincerity over mere compliance. The transformative power of divine mercy is examined, stressing the necessity of inward change led by the Holy Spirit. The importance of a renewed mind in fulfilling God's will is underscored, alongside encouraging listeners to embrace seven divine promises for deeper change. Overall, it's a journey towards living a truly genuine life guided by faith.
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Mar 17, 2025 • 11min

How Did Jesus Freely Live a Scripted Life?

Delve into the fascinating tension between predestination and free will as it relates to Jesus's journey to the cross. Explore how he navigated a life scripted by divine providence while maintaining authenticity in his choices. Discover the stark contrast between Jesus's awareness of his role and others, like Judas, who were oblivious to their part in the divine narrative. Unravel the mystery of how God's sovereignty intertwines with human agency, highlighting the transformative power of grace in the Christian experience.
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Mar 13, 2025 • 14min

How Much of Christianity Remains a Secret?

Explore the balance between what we currently understand about Christianity and the mysteries that await us in heaven. The discussion emphasizes the richness of biblical truth and our limited perspective on God's glory. Listeners are invited to engage with a Bible reading plan, highlighting the eternal knowledge and grace believers will experience afterlife. This promises a joy-filled relationship with Christ that continues to grow and expand forever.
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Mar 10, 2025 • 14min

If No One Seeks God, How Is Anyone Saved?

The podcast discusses the tension between humanity's inability to seek God and the possibility of salvation. It explores the paradox of salvation amidst human sinfulness and examines biblical texts on this challenge. The dialogue contrasts views on human free will versus divine influence, advocating for God's predominant role in salvation. It concludes with insights on the 'miracle of new birth' initiated by God's grace, emphasizing the necessity of recognizing His sovereignty in the spiritual journey.
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Mar 6, 2025 • 12min

Are Christians Happier Than Non-Christians in This Life?

Why do Christians often seem to find more joy than non-Christians? Exploring the themes of suffering and hope, the conversation highlights how the promise of resurrection transforms our present happiness. It argues that without this hope, faith loses its meaning and life becomes futile. The discussion emphasizes the profound implications of living for something beyond this life, suggesting that true joy arises from endurance and the anticipation of future glory.
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Mar 3, 2025 • 14min

I Never Felt Like God’s Enemy — Was I?

The discussion dives into the concept of humanity's enmity with God as outlined in Romans 5.10. The speakers tackle how personal faith experiences intersect with the biblical claim of being God’s enemy. They explore the transformative power of Christ's sacrifice in reconciling this relationship. Additionally, they emphasize the importance of divine revelation and scripture in understanding the depth of human sinfulness, arguing that personal experiences alone fall short in illuminating our true spiritual condition.

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