Posted: May 26, 2023
No. 005 – 23 May 2023 Hello friend, We’re all as different as the day is long. Consequently, one person’s experience may be just that: one person’s experience, and not particularly helpful… Read More
Conversations (Douglas & Vicki)
Posted: May 24, 2023
Vicki and I have had many, many conversations with one another—and with many of you—about the condition of churches worldwide. We aren’t speaking for all Christians or all the Churches… Read More
Cordell Christian College | Resurrected Living
Posted: April 21, 2023
RESURRECTED LIVING “What are you going to do with your new resurrected life? This is the heroic question.” Richard Rohr Continue reading.
Women of Worth Podcast
Posted: April 20, 2023
Follow Vicki Jacoby as she ponders anew the women of the Bible, the well-known and also the little-known. Women of Worth is not only a fresh look at scores of… Read More
5 Reasons You Did Not and Cannot Reinvent Yourself
Posted: April 18, 2023
Brian S. Rosner A growing body of research—some parts surprising, some parts amusing—indicates the extent to which we are profoundly relational creatures and pushes against any notion that anyone is… Read More
Johann Sebastian Bach as Musician and Atonement Theologian
Posted: April 10, 2023
by Paul Copan APR 10 SAVE ▷ LISTEN The Brilliance of J. S. Bach My wife’s and my favorite composer is Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750). His music is brilliant, complex, and… Read More
The Mystery Man of the Shroud of Turin
Posted: April 9, 2023
Melissa Cain Travis | Easter Roundtable APR 7 SAVE ▷ LISTEN In the fall of 2022, The Mystery Man Exhibition opened in Spain. Initially housed in the Cathedral of Salamanca but… Read More
You just need to forgive, right?
Posted: April 2, 2023
SPIRITUAL RENOVATION Fresh thoughts about following Jesus March 27, 2023 Andrew Kitchen You need to forgive and move on. Right? Or maybe it’s actually very wrong. Someone has said terrible… Read More
4 Pieces of Evidence for the Resurrection
Posted: April 1, 2023
4 Points of Evidence for the Resurrection Neil Shenvi The historicity of the resurrection is central to Christian theology because Jesus’s death and resurrection are both tied to our salvation…. Read More
The Divine Comedy of the Resurrection
Posted: March 27, 2023
The Divine Comedy of the Resurrection Paul M. Gould | Easter Roundtable Mar 27, 2023 SAVE ▷ LISTEN One of my favorite books on the gospel is Frederick Buechner’s Telling the Truth:… Read More
What is the connection between Matthew 18 and John 17?
Posted: March 24, 2023
If you want to be unified – pray with other believers I have been contemplating the connection between praying together and unity for a couple of weeks. It cannot be… Read More
When Were Christians First Regarded as Intolerant “Haters”? – Canon Fodder
Posted: March 21, 2023
January 17, 2023 In the midst of the high octane culture wars of the last ten years, Christians have been labelled all sorts of things: intolerant, bigoted, arrogant, narrow, dogmatic,… Read More
Jesus Loves Me (Senior Style)
Posted: March 14, 2023
The following is a creative adaptation of the familiar children’s song which begins: “Jesus loves me, this I know / For the Bible tells me so / Little ones to… Read More
A Prayer for an Aging Know-it-All
Posted: March 11, 2023
The following prayer could be called “I Am Growing Older,” or perhaps “A Prayer for the Aging Know-it-All.” The words are those of Teresa of Ávila (1515–1582). Much of the prayer… Read More
The Jesus Peace Collective
Posted: March 7, 2023
What does the Bible say about war? Can Christians legitimately engage in acts of violence? Check out the new website of The Jesus Peace Collective.
Dead Sea Scrolls Bible Translations
Posted: March 6, 2023
This web site contains translations of 223 of the 223 Biblical Dead Sea Scrolls. The effort to translate all the scrolls was completed on December 6, 2015, and the Chapter… Read More
This Is How Christians Are to Love
Posted: February 24, 2023
February 2023 Video Highlights: This Is How Christians Are to Love Love the Person. Celebrate Truth. Call Out Evil. In this 9-minute video, Jon Noyes shares how to love others when… Read More
Unpacking “My Body, My Choice”
Posted: February 24, 2023
February 20, 2023 by: Leah Savas This article is part of the Unpacking Culture series in which we examine a well-known axiom and weigh any true or positive aspects of it against any… Read More
Appreciation from our honored African guests (Israel 2023)
Posted: February 21, 2023
Following are just a few of the responses from African teachers as they experienced Israel 2023, compliments of IBTM: From windy Tel-Aviv going north, then South through the West Bank… Read More
HOPE worldwide Nepal: Helping schoolchildren
Posted: February 21, 2023
. Suman is a determined and ambitious 10-year-old student who is currently in Grade 4. He has a love for sports, especially basketball, and shares a close bond with his… Read More
Science and Faith: Enemies or Allies? – Feb 25th
Posted: February 18, 2023
All are invited to this free event. All detail in flyer below.
Should Christians Read Books by Atheists?
Posted: February 16, 2023
Author Alan Shlemon Published on 02/16/2023 I was recently asked whether Christians should read books by people like Richard Dawkins or other atheists. It’s a good question. It’s wise to… Read More
Discovery in the city of David
Posted: February 9, 2023
‘Jerusalem of Gold’: Volunteer unearths artifact of ‘great value’ at archaeological site An ancient 1,600-year-old bead made of pure gold was discovered during a dig in the City of David… Read More
Siege of Lachish—new analysis of the construction of the siege ramp
Posted: February 9, 2023
(Shared by Andrew Agerbak) Dear fellow British Museum tour guides, I saw this today and thought it added some additional richness to my favourite part of the museum: the Lachish… Read More
A History of the Quests for the Historical Jesus (2 Vols.)
Posted: February 7, 2023
Jesus’ life and teaching is important to every question we ask about what we believe and why we believe it. And yet there has never been common agreement about his… Read More
Mónica Guzmán | The Gift of Curiosity
Posted: February 7, 2023
Description In a world of increasing division, Mónica Guzmán offers advice for approaching conversation with curiosity. When we attempt to understand those who we disagree with, instead of merely attempting… Read More
N.T. Wright to Deliver the 2023 Malherbe Plenary Lecture
Posted: February 6, 2023
2023 Abraham J. Malherbe Plenary Speaker Over the course of several years N.T. Wright has been on the shortest of short lists to present a plenary lecture at the CSC…. Read More
Major discovery shines light on how mummies were made
Posted: February 2, 2023
We know a lot about how mummies were embalmed, but the specific substances and mixtures and how exactly they were used have long eluded us — until now.https://www.dw.com/en/major-discovery-shines-light-on-how-mummies-were-made/a-64580812?mobileApp=true
Natural Law: An Introduction, Part 2
Posted: February 1, 2023
Natural Law: An Introduction, Part 2 By Nicholas K. Meriwether JAN 30 SAVE ▷ LISTEN Universal law is the law of Nature. For there really is, as everyone to some extent… Read More
Derren Brown (atheist) sheds light on faith healing
Posted: February 1, 2023
“Illusionist Derren Brown reinvents the concept of ‘faith healing’ through a series of stunts that debunk the confines of fear, pain and disbelief.” This fascinating program, accessible HERE, sheds significant… Read More
Religious scholar argues for better understanding of church and state – The Christian Chronicle
Posted: January 31, 2023
Lori Windham In “Religious Freedom in a Secular Age,” Michael Bird takes on several tough challenges — arguing that secularism in government is a good thing, that both sides of… Read More
Why we serve – Christian Ray Flores
Posted: January 28, 2023
Open in app or online Why we serve CHRISTIAN RAY FLORES Jan 28 SAVE ▷ LISTEN Selfless acts of service to others are a key happiness-inducing practice. And yet a shocking percentage of… Read More
A Year in Review and a Welcome to 2023
Posted: January 28, 2023
A Year in Review and a Welcome to 2023Written by John TealJanuary, 2023 Growing up in Michigan, we had water everywhere! My county alone had about 450 lakes. When I… Read More
The God-of-the-Gaps Objection
Posted: January 25, 2023
The God-of-the-Gaps Objection By Andrew T. Loke SAVE ▷ LISTEN It has often been objected by sceptics that the arguments for the existence of God are god-of-the-gaps arguments and that their… Read More
Generation Z: The Ongoing Conversation
Posted: January 20, 2023
You Are Invited… Feb 23-25, 2023 In Person at Oklahoma Christian University or virtually For information, the schedule & registration, go to https://www.teleiosconference.com/. Or learn more: Youtube GoogleDrive
Q&A 1631—Radiometric dating inaccurate?
Posted: January 18, 2023
Some articles I’ve read in academic journals (about carbon dating) have led me to reject the scientific consensus that the earth is billions of years old. Please look at the… Read More
Prism 18: Prayer & Thieves (Matt 21:12-16)
Posted: January 18, 2023
. Palm Sunday (continued) Jesus cleanses the temple (Matt 21:12-13) Its filth: financial and spiritual corruption Strong parallels to Jerusalem of the late 6th century BC. Thus Jesus quotes Jer… Read More
What’s Love Got To Do With It?
Posted: January 16, 2023
Stepping into the Jordan What’s Love Got To Do With It? Rob Kranz Jan 14 For me, one of the bright spots of the COVID lockdown was Disney’s release of Hamilton. I… Read More
The Original Languages of the Bible
Posted: January 11, 2023
Listen to the podcast (13 minutes) and learn about the three original tongues of the scriptures. To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or… Read More
Natural Law: An Introduction
Posted: January 9, 2023
Natural Law: An Introduction By Nicholas K. Meriwether JAN 9 SAVE ▷ LISTEN “Well, the rules of the road have been lodged, it’s only people’s games you got to dodge.” —Bob… Read More
What Our Pro-Life Predecessors Can Teach Us about Standing against Abortion
Posted: January 8, 2023
The Supply and Demand of Abortion January 03, 2023 by: Marvin Olasky Success on the abortion supply side—cutting down the number of abortion suppliers—is only part of the battle. Work on… Read More
Divine Hiddenness: A Sender or Receiver Problem?
Posted: December 30, 2022
Divine Hiddenness: A Sender or Receiver Problem? By Kenneth Samples Dec 30 SAVE ▷ LISTEN If the biblical God wants everyone to believe in him and potentially come into a saving… Read More
Joseph the Just
Posted: December 26, 2022
Stepping into the Jordan Joseph the Just Rob Kranz Dec 24 In keeping with the Christmas season, our church held a Christmas pageant put on by the kids. It was… Read More
How to conduct a spiritual review and preview-Malcolm Cox
Posted: December 21, 2022
Review and Prepare: Revelation 2:18-29 Here are some notes you might like to use for a spiritual review of 2022 and to help prepare spiritually for 2023. The videos I… Read More
Dirty God?
Posted: December 18, 2022
Written by Dr. Drew BakerDecember, 2022 There are almost as many depictions of Christmas as there are definitions of love. From pop songs to greeting cards to sentimental movies, Christmas… Read More
3 Christmas Practices to Un-Scrooge Your Life
Posted: December 17, 2022
3 Christmas Practices to Un-Scrooge Your Life CHRISTIAN RAY FLORES Dec 17 SAVE ▷ LISTEN Christmas is not equally joyful for everyone. It disrupts our busy flow and makes us think… Read More
One Word: JOY
Posted: December 16, 2022
New Perspectives Vol. 57 Strength in Weakness is a place to connect, a place to feel seen, heard and valued… we find strength in connection. A WORD one word can make… Read More
The 12 Terms of Christmas
Posted: December 16, 2022
In this brief seasonal podcast (15 minutes) we will cover the meaning of 12 familiar, yet seldom understood, terms related to Christmas. Download here. Christmas: Christ + mass. Mass <… Read More
Not All Christmas Songs Are Created Equal
Posted: December 11, 2022
Reclaiming Christmas Carols for Our Worship December 07, 2022 by: Bob Kauflin Celebrating Christ through Song As my wife, Julie, and I were raising our six kids, we were a hard… Read More
Carlos Santos Videos
Posted: December 10, 2022
Get to know Carlos Santos in these videos – in both English or Spanish. videos: https://www.youtube.com/@carlossantosEN/featured Carlos Santos A. 🇬🇧 This is my English channel. I decided to create this in… Read More
Thomas Jefferson on Jesus
Posted: December 10, 2022
Thomas Jefferson on Jesus By Colin Brown and Craig A. Evans Dec 10 Two works that specifically dealt with the historical Jesus were unpublished pieces compiled by Thomas Jefferson (1743–1826),… Read More
The Matrix Podcast (Joey Harris)
Posted: December 9, 2022
To listen to Joey Harris’ The Matrix Podcast ( minutes), click on the play button: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target… Read More
The Pandemic Origins of Child Baptism
Posted: December 9, 2022
I recently found an interesting article at the website of the Biblical Archaeological Society. To read it, click HERE.
Live Your Vision—Part One & Part Two Videos, Free
Posted: December 9, 2022
Making 2023 Your Best Year Yet This year my wife has enjoyed tremendously her involvement in Live Your Vision, an excellent life coaching program led by Julie Landi. In November and… Read More
The Sinner’s Prayer—Relate4Ever Resources
Posted: December 7, 2022
Where are you in the relation with God? What gives you eternal life? How do you know for sure you are going to heaven after you die? This video will… Read More
“God’s Other Servant” (on warfare), by Andy Fleming
Posted: November 28, 2022
Read the pdf version here: God’s Other Servants (Andy Fleming), or read below. GOD’S OTHER SERVANTS God’s Servants for Justice and Punishment …………………………………. 2 Christian Service and the Governing Authorities… Read More
The Sin of Greed: Money & the Protestant Reformation
Posted: November 28, 2022
Daniel McCoy | Bio SHARE How destructive is the sin of greed? Greed is an attitude that craves more and more and can never find enough. Colossians 3:5 equates greed with idolatry,… Read More
Apologetics and Church Abuse
Posted: November 27, 2022
By Andrew I. Shepardson NOV 25 SAVE ▷ LISTEN The emergence of the #ChurchToo conversations in 2018 and the release of The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill Podcast in 2021 have rightly… Read More
How to Crush Your Pastor | Crossway Articles
Posted: November 27, 2022
November 26, 2022 by: Peter Orr How Our Behavior Can Negatively Affect Our Pastors I want to lay out the steps you should take if you want to crush your pastor… Read More
Abortion, Conception & the Beginning of Human Life
Posted: November 27, 2022
Here are a podcast and notes on Abortion, Conception & the Beginning of Human Life (42 minutes) Click here to download. ¶1 Introduction What does the Bible say on the… Read More
“Philosophy Pub”—An Inventive Way to Reach Seekers
Posted: November 23, 2022
By Lisa Quintana Brent Lyons was finishing up his Master’s degree at Talbot School of Theology in science and religion and just knew he wanted to reach nonbelievers with all… Read More
Happy the Elephant Is Denied Personhood – Does God Exist? Today
Posted: November 23, 2022
JUNE 20, 2022 BY DGE? A zoo elephant and human children. There is a difference! Atheists claim that humans are just animals, so animals should have the same rights as humans. On June… Read More
Persecution & Martyrdom
Posted: November 23, 2022
This message (32 mins) covers the various ways in which Christians of the first few centuries were persecuted (slander, exile, confiscation, etc). Following is a study of persecution and martyrdom… Read More
10 Things You Should Know about Islam | Crossway Articles
Posted: November 22, 2022
This article is part of the 10 Things You Should Know series. Thinking Critically about Islam November 15, 2022by: A. S. Ibrahim I always teach my students to distinguish between Islam and Muslims…. Read More
Alcohol Is a More Destructive Drug – Does God Exist? Today
Posted: November 22, 2022
The media and medical profession pay a great deal of attention to the damaging effects of methamphetamine, cocaine, and opioids, but alcohol is a more destructive drug. In 2019, alcohol… Read More
Where Are the Children? – Dr. Shannon Rains
Posted: November 21, 2022
Where Are The Children? November 2022 “Where are the children?” I ask my college students this question often as we read Scripture. I invite the students to use their imaginations…. Read More
Is Objective Morality a Brute Fact?
Posted: November 19, 2022
Is Objective Morality a Brute Fact? By Paul M. Gould NOV 18 SAVE ▷ LISTEN If there is a moral landscape, and if at least some objective values and obligations hold… Read More
Here’s How to Test and Discover Truth
Posted: November 17, 2022
November 2022 Video Highlights: Here’s How Christianity Stands up against Other Worldviews Christianity Is Logical, Literal, and Livable In this 12-minute video, Robby Lashua provides three criteria for evaluating worldviews in this… Read More
Gordon Fee Obituary—Christianity Today
Posted: November 5, 2022
Gordon Fee once told his students on the first day of a New Testament class at Wheaton College that they would—someday—come across a headline saying “Gordon Fee Is Dead.” “Do… Read More
Ancient Christian monastery found off coast of United Arab Emirates could be 1,400 years old, pre-dating Islam
Posted: November 3, 2022
This March 14, 2022, handout photo from the Department of Archaeology and Tourism of Umm al-Quwain shows an ancient Christian monastery uncovered on Siniyah Island in Umm al-Quwain, United Arab… Read More
“Is God a Vindictive Bully?” by Paul Copan
Posted: October 28, 2022
Is God a Vindictive Bully? Reconciling Portrayals of God in the Old and New Testaments Critics outside the church often accuse the Old Testament God of genocide, racism, ethnic cleansing,… Read More
Reflections on Prayer-Greg Koukl
Posted: October 25, 2022
Some things come easily for me, but prayer is not one of them. Maybe you struggle with prayer, too. If so, these thoughts on prayer might be helpful to you…. Read More
Interview with a San Diego (CGU) Pastor
Posted: October 23, 2022
Interview with Evan Foote (edited by John Teal)October 2022 This month’s newsletter article is an interview with one of the founding pastors of the San Diego Common Grounds Unity chapter…. Read More
Unity is not a ‘nice to have’ — it is ‘mission critical’ – The Christian Chronicle
Posted: October 20, 2022
Political and cultural divides are creeping into churches. Social media has given Christians a louder voice to express views on cultural issues and even church membership. In “Not in It to… Read More
What Are Bodies For?
Posted: October 15, 2022
What Are Bodies For? By Branson Parler Oct 14 ▷ LISTEN SAVE What are bodies for? The overarching story of our secular age is one of liberty. The main command of… Read More
War, Peace, and Violence: Four Christian Views
Posted: October 12, 2022
War, Peace, and Violence Four Christian Views In a world of war, terrorism, and other geopolitical threats to global stability, how should committed Christians honor Jesus Christ and his Word?… Read More
Truth Changes Everything, by Jeff Myers, Ph.D.
Posted: October 12, 2022
Truth Changes Everything How People of Faith Can Transform the World In Times of Crisis By Jeff Myers, Ph.D., President of Summit Ministries As a university student, I was taught… Read More
Free ‘Scripture in Context’ series
Posted: October 8, 2022
All the chapters of the Scripture in Context series from Lexham Press will be freely available on this site, though only a few at a time. There’s more every month,… Read More
Disciples Center for Education
Posted: October 6, 2022
Investing in innovative spiritual initiatives to develop maturity in Christ for all disciples Learn More
Wildfire
Posted: October 4, 2022
Through the years I’ve read a good few books on progressive theology—on both sides of the issues. (And there are many!) An interesting book worth reading is Wildfire: How Progressive Theology is… Read More
8 Ways We Normalize the Abnormal | Crossway Articles
Posted: October 4, 2022
The Norm Should Be Love God has made it clear that the norm for his children should be love. It is the thing that the listening and watching world should… Read More
Covenant Eyes – New blog posts and video content
Posted: September 30, 2022
Check out our latest blog posts! 5 Big Questions About Christians and Porn Lisa Eldred • Christians and porn have an odd relationship. Most Christians, if asked, would say… Read More
Teleios Society Conference, 23-25 February 2023
Posted: September 28, 2022
I wanted to let you all know that we have been busy planning the 2023 Teleios Society conference. As you know, starting in 2020, we began having “destination” conferences and invited… Read More
Two quizzes on Buddhism
Posted: September 28, 2022
QUIZ I 1. The Buddha (“enlightened one”) refers to a. Ayatollah Khomeini b. Guru Nanak c. Siddhartha Gautama d. Ali Baba… Read More
Apologetics315 – Daily apologetic resources
Posted: September 26, 2022
The mission of Apologetics 315 is to provide educational resources for the defense of the Christian faith, with the goal of strengthening the faith of believers and engaging the questions… Read More
Here’s How to Talk About Sex, Worldviews, and Heritage
Posted: September 22, 2022
September 2022 Video Highlights:Two of Today’s Most Difficult Conversations Can Cultural Heritage and Christianity Co-Exist? In this four-minute video, Alan Shlemon responds to the question ”How do we encourage our kids about… Read More
3 Times Jesus Told Us He Was God without Saying It | Crossway Articles
Posted: September 22, 2022
September 20, 2022by: Rebecca McLaughlin Who Is Jesus? In the episode “A Good Man Goes to War,” the British sci-fi hero Doctor Who prepares to fight. His pregnant best friend Amy… Read More
4 Evenings — Explorations in Christian faith
Posted: September 22, 2022
Come enjoy any or all four evenings with Dr. Douglas Jacoby, world-renowned Christian Apologist, as he explores with us some fundamental tenets of the Christian faith, and the reasons that… Read More
You’re Invited: A Polarized Climate
Posted: September 22, 2022
Loving our neighbors well through disagreements can be tough, especially when it comes to topics like climate change. But to be part of the solution, we have to start with… Read More
Ten Practices That Will Lead To Greater Unity, by Rubel Shelly
Posted: September 19, 2022
Written by Rubel ShellySeptember 2022 Edition The following article is reproduced by permission of its author, Rubel Shelly. This list of ten practices was handed out at Harbor: The Pepperdine Bible… Read More
How to Lead Like Jesus, by Bill Gaultiere
Posted: September 15, 2022
We are each called to lead others to Jesus. In your leadership role as a pastor, elder, counselor, group leader, supervisor, or parent, are you leading in the way of… Read More
Quizzes on Islam
Posted: September 12, 2022
QUIZ 1 Test your knowledge of one of the major world religions. If we are to love and influence all nations for Christ, it’s vital we have at least a basic… Read More
Martin Luther Misquoted by Evangelicals
Posted: September 12, 2022
Today, evangelicals defend Luther’s pithy statement: “Justification by faith alone in Christ alone.” Here is what R.C. Sproul, founder of Ligonier ministries, has to say about Luther’s theological accomplishments. “Luther… Read More
The problem of fandom in churches
Posted: September 12, 2022
The problem of fandom in churches ANALYSIS by RODNEY KENNEDY | AUGUST 31, 2022 Photo by Edward Cisneros on Unsplash In a media-saturated world filled with choices, some people have turned… Read More
August Issue of The Worldview Bulletin-Pt. 1
Posted: September 10, 2022
August Issue of The Worldview Bulletin-Pt. 1 Gnosticism | Spiritual Transformation of the Body Sep 3 Greetings from The Worldview Bulletin team! In this August issue, Paul Copan explains and critiques… Read More
Do we want our Father-God nearby? by Malcolm Cox
Posted: September 9, 2022
Finding the Father’s Face | Father-God is nearby Our first class in this series for the Watford men was eye-opening. We shared some of our joy as well as frustration… Read More
Meekness & Majesty—hymn by Graham Kendrick
Posted: September 9, 2022
Tune (piano only) Tune (vocal) Meekness and majesty, Manhood and Deity, In perfect harmony, The Man who is God. Lord of eternity Dwells in humanity, Kneels in humility And… Read More
Campus Ministry: 5 Things Parents Wish Campus Leaders Knew
Posted: September 7, 2022
Few would dispute that the university years are an ideal time for evangelism. The blend of openness, energy, and willingness to explore new possibilities is almost magical. It’s also a… Read More
“Don’t Worry, Be happy” But why?
Posted: September 6, 2022
“Don’t Worry, Be happy”But why? by Malcolm Cox I saw this sign on a recent prayer walk. I appreciate someone taking the time to paint the sign, take it to… Read More
Contend Earnestly for the Faith
Posted: September 3, 2022
AUTHOR Greg Koukl PUBLISHED ON 09/01/2022 Years ago, I sat on a short bench in a small stone church on the outskirts of Oxford. In a tiny graveyard outside was… Read More
Coming up! AIM UK & Ireland Christian Doctrine Module (Sept 24, 2022)
Posted: September 1, 2022
AIM UK & Ireland Christian Doctrine Module Christian doctrine is an exploration of the way God intends us to relate to him, one another and the world. It isn’t a… Read More
The Pursuit of God
Posted: August 31, 2022
The Pursuit of God Family, Work, and the Ghost of A.W. Tozer Sarah Bessey 20 hr ago Hi friends, My husband Brian and I made our decision to leave full-time… Read More
Do we know Jesus intellectually, or experientially?
Posted: August 25, 2022
By Malcolm Cox On the day of writing it’s our 37th wedding anniversary. If there’s one thing I know, it’s that my wife is the best thing that’s ever happened… Read More
Jesus Is God. Here’s How You Can Defend His Deity.
Posted: August 25, 2022
August 2022 Video Highlights:How to Defend the Deity of Christ What Do Christians Mean by “God the Son”? Tim Barnett addresses two common Jehovah’s Witness objections to Jesus’ deity in… Read More
The Unifying Hope of the Nativity – B. Bradley and S. Tesar
Posted: August 23, 2022
The Unifying Hope of the Nativity – B. Bradley and S. Tesar Before the Thanksgiving meal is cleared from the table, Christmas decorations are hauled out from attics and basements everywhere,… Read More
Free–How to Lead a Grief Journey Group!
Posted: August 20, 2022
Free–Learn how to lead a Grief Journey group! The Grief Journey: Finding Peace in All of Life’s Losses Our time at the World Discipleship Summit in Orlando was amazing. Hundreds… Read More
What is a Cult? (Interview with Kyle Spears)
Posted: August 16, 2022
Click HERE for the interview on Bullying with Kyle Spears of Truth Trauma Theology.
What is Religious Bullying? (Interview with Kyle Spears)
Posted: August 16, 2022
Click HERE for the 2022 interview on Bullying with Kyle Spears of Truth Trauma Theology.
The Trinity and Latter-day Saints
Posted: August 15, 2022
The Trinity and Latter-day Saints By David Baggett | Bulletin Roundtable Aug 11 In this month’s Roundtable discussion, the team is tackling topics related to other religions (see Part 1 by Paul… Read More
One Thing You Lack
Posted: August 11, 2022
One Thing We Lack Which thing do we lack? Someone local to me lacks neighbourly decency. They left this mess on our lane…Someone in the Watford council signs department… Read More
Reprogramming Humanity-Aug 13, 2022
Posted: August 11, 2022
From the smartphones in our pockets, to cutting-edge techniques in gene editing, the tools of science are creating technological breakthroughs that change our world—and even ourselves.While many of these impacts… Read More
Engaging Other Religions
Posted: August 8, 2022
Engaging Other Religions By Paul M. Gould | Bulletin Roundtable Aug 8 In this month’s Roundtable discussion, the team is tackling topics related to other religions (see Part 1 by Paul Copan… Read More
Who is Gladys Staines?
Posted: August 8, 2022
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gladys_Staines#searchInput Gladys Staines (born c. 1951) is the widow of Australian missionary Graham Staines. Graham Staines was burnt alive along with their two sons Philip (aged 10) and Timothy… Read More
After Death WDS Notes—Jacoby
Posted: August 5, 2022
After Death WDS Presentation Part I: The Intermediate State Part II: Heaven & Hell Part III: Common Objections Part IV: Final Thoughts
Did the Early Christians BORROW from Pagan Myths?
Posted: August 5, 2022
Did the Early Christians BORROW from Pagan Myths? In this talk, Dr. Licona explores 6 reasons to think that early Christians did NOT borrow from pagan myths. https://risenjesus.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=50aa190bf538e9bde24c7e4fb&id=909413c915&e=34dfd3a320
“Risen Jesus” monthly newsletter
Posted: August 4, 2022
This is the August edition of our monthly newsletter. View this email in your browser Gratitude Your prayers and financial support mean a lot to this ministry. Thanks so… Read More
Songs of Suffering: A Short Film Featuring Joni Eareckson Tada
Posted: August 2, 2022
Songs of Suffering: A Short Film Featuring Joni Eareckson Tada In this 13-minute documentary, hear more from Joni Eareckson Tada about her story, how she reacted when she learned 55… Read More
Discipling through Life Stages—Jacoby notes
Posted: August 1, 2022
Discipling through Life Stages My PowerPoint notes from World Discipleship Summit workshop with fellow teachers Robert Carrillo and Saji Alex.
Stop the Spread of Infectious Anger | Crossway Articles
Posted: July 30, 2022
The Corporate Dimension of Anger Anger is infectious. It is not a purely individual phenomenon; there is a corporate dimension. Make no friendship with a man given to anger,… Read More
Protest over 15th-century land grab doctrine interrupts papal Mass in Canada
Posted: July 28, 2022
By Anna Mehler Paperny 4 minute read People hold a banner as Pope Francis presides over a mass at the Shrine of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupre, one of the oldest and most popular pilgrimage… Read More
Other Religions: Islam
Posted: July 27, 2022
Other Religions: Islam By Paul Copan | Bulletin Roundtable Jul 27 If you find our weekly free articles helpful, we encourage you to become a subscriber to our monthly newsletter. The… Read More
Inscripciones Abiertas – Maestría en Estudios Bíblicos en Español
Posted: July 27, 2022
¿Deseas profundizar en el estudio bíblico a nivel posgrado? ¡Toma esta oportunidad! Da click en la imagen para reproducir el video La Escuela de Ministerio y Teología Rocky Mountain (RMSMT) ofrece su Maestría… Read More
Field of Dreams – CSU Monthly, July 2022
Posted: July 23, 2022
Field of Dreams Written by John TealJuly, 2022 The beloved 1989 movie Field of Dreams begins with Ray Kinsella (Kevin Costner) alone in a cornfield. Ray hears a voice saying,… Read More
A most inspiring video
Posted: July 22, 2022
► Planet Earth: Amazing nature scenery Planet Earth season 1 is a 2006 television series produced by the BBC Natural History Unit. I did this montage to promote what… Read More
Fred Gray receives Medal of Freedom
Posted: July 19, 2022
(Fred Gray is an elder in the Church of Christ) Fred Gray receives Medal of Freedom Fred Gray was meeting with the Alabama State Bar Association at a retreat in… Read More
Imagination as an Anchor of Faith: Samuel Taylor Coleridge and C. S. Lewis
Posted: July 16, 2022
Imagination as an Anchor of Faith: Samuel Taylor Coleridge and C. S. Lewis By Joshua M. McNall Jul 15 Editor’s note: For context, “Science Mike” in the following excerpt refers… Read More
11 Passages to Read When You Feel Lonely | Crossway Articles
Posted: July 16, 2022
This article is part of the Passages to Read series. 1. Joshua 1:9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for… Read More
Marty Solomon Part II – The Bones are Good!
Posted: July 16, 2022
CGU Podcast – Marty Solomon – The Bones are Good! This series is titled, “A Time to Tear Down and a Time to Build” taken from Ecclesiastes 3:3. And, in… Read More
The galaxies declare the glory of God! 🌌
Posted: July 12, 2022
The “deepest and sharpest infrared image of the early universe ever taken,” according to NASA. You can follow JWST updates with NASA. Have you seen the picture yet?The James Webb Space… Read More
CGU Podcast – Marty Solomon: Trust the Story
Posted: July 7, 2022
CGU Podcast – Marty Solomon – Bema: Trust the Story This series is titled, “A Time to Tear Down and a Time to Build” taken from Ecclesiastes 3:3. And, in… Read More
Are Dinosaurs Extinct? Modern Birds Connect us to Our Ancient Past
Posted: June 30, 2022
BioLogos By Ryan Bebej On June 22, 2022 Despite growing up in rural Illinois, I didn’t pay that much attention to the biological world around me as a kid. I spent far… Read More
A Wizard Ought to Know Better (Highfield on Sterling on abortion)
Posted: June 28, 2022
See Ron Highfield’s insightful comments re: Yale Divinity School’s president’s comments on the reversal of Roe v. Wade and the issue of basic human rights. “A Wizard Ought to Know Better”… Read More
People Are Important to the Lord
Posted: June 28, 2022
This article is especially relevant to Americans. I’ve had some of the most interesting conversations about spiritual matters with ordinary people who serve my table in restaurants. This is something… Read More
Sheep Not Goats Update from Nicaragua
Posted: June 28, 2022
Sheep Not Goats is a 501(c) (3) charitable organization helping people in the poorest country in Central America feed their families through the work of their hands. We built a… Read More
Was Jesus A Unique Kind of Miracle Worker?
Posted: June 27, 2022
Open in browser Was Jesus A Unique Kind of Miracle Worker? By Mikel Del Rosario Jun 27 If you find our weekly free articles helpful, we encourage you to become… Read More
Beat anxiety with these 5 moves
Posted: June 18, 2022
Beat anxiety with these 5 moves …and watch it dissipate fast Christian Ray Flores Jun 17 Feeling anxiety is unavoidable and deeply human. I have never met a successful creator,… Read More
Christians and War: a lesson for Ukrainians
Posted: June 12, 2022
The following lesson was given in June 2022, and addresses the matter of warfare and the church. The text Russian, but my notes (right wide) are in English. For the… Read More
The Battle Over Human Nature | Does God Have a Wonderful Plan for My Life?
Posted: June 6, 2022
May Issue of The Worldview Bulletin- Pt. 1 The Battle Over Human Nature | Does God Have a Wonderful Plan for My Life? Jun 5 Welcome to the May issue… Read More
The Battle for the Unborn: How You Can Be the Difference
Posted: June 3, 2022
Tips for Discussing Abortion Online Tim Barnett shares three tips to help make your online conversations about abortion more effective: Be confident. Stay focused. And read and write with care…. Read More
Letters of love and truth
Posted: May 31, 2022
Letters from God What do you think of when it comes to letters? A gas bill? A tax demand? A love letter? When was the last time you wrote one?… Read More
The Lord’s Prayer Reignites Our Desire to Want to Pray
Posted: May 30, 2022
A Model for Prayer May 26, 2022 by: Kevin DeYoung crossway.org Over the many years that I’ve been a Christian, there are times I’ve heard sermons or talks or read books… Read More
“Untangling Anxiety – The Evolution of Negative Thinking by Marcus DeCarvalho MD”
Posted: May 29, 2022
A video that everyone can learn from, understand and share with others! https://youtu.be/Ak_1Q4KT9bs
How would you answer this abortion argument?
Posted: May 24, 2022
In mere weeks, you and I will know if the U.S. Supreme Court will, in fact, overturn Roe v. Wade. But even if our hopes come true and Roe is overruled, that alone… Read More
Review of Origins in Science & Christian Belief
Posted: May 23, 2022
A Review of Paul Copan & Douglas Jacoby, Origins (Morgan James, 2019) has been published in Science & Christian Belief (the journal of Christians in Science, the UK sibling of the… Read More
Are you in tune with God?, by Malcolm Cox
Posted: May 17, 2022
Am I in tune? The topic of ‘listening’ to God and ‘hearing’ God have been on my mind. I spoke on the topic for the Watford church today. Some notes… Read More
It Was Going to Keep Happening
Posted: May 5, 2022
Bridging International May 3 If the media couldn’t shine a proper light on this story, it was going to keep happening. —Nick Wallis, BBC journalist, author of The Great Post Office… Read More
A Conflict of Visions | Believing What We Know Isn’t True
Posted: May 3, 2022
April Issue of The Worldview Bulletin-Pt. 1 A Conflict of Visions | Believing What We Know Isn’t True May 3 Spring greetings from The Worldview Bulletin team! In this month’s issue, Paul… Read More
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Posted: May 3, 2022
Premium subscribers save 15% on purchases in my online store on everything EXCEPT gift cards. There’s no minimum purchase and take 15% off as many times as you like. Use… Read More
Is the Conclusion of the Cosmological Argument the God of the Bible?
Posted: April 30, 2022
Is the Conclusion of the Cosmological Argument the God of the Bible? By W. David Beck Apr 29 This is an examination of Thomas Aquinas’s use of the Cosmological Argument… Read More
Sabbath: my Further Thoughts + Excerpts from Dan Allender’s Sabbath
Posted: April 26, 2022
There are several reasons the Jewish Sabbath is no longer a requirement for God’s covenant people. (For more, see this article.) I take up the theme again to share some… Read More
Mere Science
Posted: April 22, 2022
Mere Science By Rebekah Valerius Apr 22 In Mere Christianity, C. S. Lewis sought to describe the beliefs that have been “common to nearly all Christians at all times.”[1] It could… Read More
Christianity Today—May/June 2022
Posted: April 20, 2022
May/June Christianity Today provides thoughtful, biblical perspectives on theology, church, ministry, and culture on the official site of Christianity Today Magazine. www.christianitytoday.com Read here.
Bullying in the Church: A Big Problem
Posted: April 20, 2022
This talk addresses the question of why bullying is common in the church, esp. on the part of leaders. We consider briefly the influence of worldly models of leadership, the… Read More
What Is Metaphysics and Why Is It Important for Christians?
Posted: April 19, 2022
What Is Metaphysics and Why Is It Important for Christians? By Tyson James Apr 19 One day, a close church friend asked me, “What is metaphysics?” Dr. Paul Gould notes… Read More
The Via Dolorosa
Posted: April 16, 2022
A video tour along the “Way of Suffering” in Jerusalem’s Old City Nathan Steinmeyer April 15, 2022 The Via Dolorosa, the Christian processional path in Jerusalem’s Old City. Courtesy Nathan Steinmeyer…. Read More
Did Jesus’ Last Supper Take Place Above the Tomb of David?
Posted: April 14, 2022
Did Jesus’ Last Supper Take Place Above the Tomb of David? Understanding the Cenacle on Mount Zion This two-story stone building atop Mount Zion ranks among the most intriguing sites… Read More
What Is the Best Bible Translation?
Posted: April 14, 2022
Learn more in BAS’s guide to Bible translations and editions What is the best Bible translation? It’s a simple question, but the answer is far from straightforward. There are dozens… Read More
Is Evangelicalism Today Truly Evangelical? | Crossway Articles
Posted: April 14, 2022
Evangelical Shortcomings One 2020 survey found that 30 percent of American “evangelicals” believe that Jesus is not God; 65 percent believe he is instead the first being created by God;… Read More
Does Evolutionary Theory Destroy Morality?: Justin Barrett
Posted: April 13, 2022
TOKENS SHOW DISPATCH New on the Tokens Podcast: Does evolutionary theory destroy morality? Or might it give us, instead, some clues about the nature of human flourishing. Dr…. Read More
A More Effective Ambassador for Christ
Posted: April 13, 2022
A More Effective Ambassador for Christ by Paul Copan Apr 13 Have you ever been part of an undertaking that energizes and delights you and that you find extremely gratifying?… Read More
What is a Cult? Interview with Kyle Spears
Posted: April 12, 2022
To access my March 2022 interview with Kyle Spears, of Truth Trauma Theology, simply click his Patreon link (https://www.patreon.com/kylespears) and confirm that you are a subscriber to my newsletter. Then request… Read More
Brand or church? How Hillsong is facing a day of reckoning
Posted: April 8, 2022
People pray during a service at Hillsong Church in New York. Photograph: Andrés Kudacki/AP Several years of scandals and a culture of secrecy has led to calls for an overhaul of… Read More
Katharine Hayhoe Headlines the Christian Scholars’ Conference
Posted: April 5, 2022
Register Here Katharine Hayhoe Headlines the CSC I often hear CSC alum reflect on their favorite plenary speakers over the last 17 years. We have scores of outstanding candidates… Read More
Panentheism (or Process Theology), by Paul Copan
Posted: April 4, 2022
March Issue of The Worldview Bulletin-Pt. 1 Panentheism | C. S. Lewis’s Christian Platonism Apr 3 Panentheism (or Process Theology) By Paul Copan In this next installment of our brief… Read More
A Cultural Moment: the dangers of what we don’t talk about
Posted: April 4, 2022
April 2 Steve Staten https://www.bridginginternational.com/about The success of the song, “We Don’t Talk About Bruno,” written by Lin-Manuel Miranda for the Oscar-winning animated feature Encanto, seems to have surprised… Read More
Prominent New Age speaker Doreen Virtue renounces her beliefs for Christianity
Posted: March 30, 2022
Home – Doreen Virtue In January 2015, Doreen Virtue was listening to her car radio and heard a sermon… Here is a 9-minute video of Doreen’s testimony: Click here
The Question I’m Asked Most, Part 2
Posted: March 30, 2022
The Question I’m Asked Most, Part 2 By Paul M. Gould and David Baggett | Bulletin Roundtable Mar 29 In this month’s Roundtable discussion, our team is answering the question… Read More
The Question I’m Asked Most, Part 1
Posted: March 23, 2022
The Worldview Bulletin Newsletter The Question I’m Asked Most, Part 1 By Paul Copan and Melissa Cain Travis | Bulletin Roundtable 18 hr ago 3 For this month’s Roundtable discussion,… Read More
The Church of Loveless Orthodoxy
Posted: March 16, 2022
A truly excellent new release—and one I’ve greatly enjoyed reading—was authored by my Canadian friend, biblical scholar Jeff Weima. Dr. Weima is Professor of New Testament at Calvin Theological Seminary. Diligent… Read More
Essential Tools to Learn in Seminary
Posted: March 14, 2022
March 10, 2022 by Bobby Jamieson Dig a Well If in your seminary menu there is a range of options you can choose from in terms… Read More
Episode 55 – The Stories We Tell
Posted: March 12, 2022
Lessons Learned From Mars Hill – The Stories We Tell Written by John Teal, March 12, 2022 The Common Grounds Unity podcast is now in season two! Our co-hosts, Kevin… Read More
Stand to Reason suggests: Logic and the Way of Jesus
Posted: March 10, 2022
STR Suggests: Logic and the Way of Jesus by Travis Dickinson In Logic and the Way of Jesus, philosophy professor Travis Dickinson recaptures the need for a Christian view of reality, highlighting the… Read More
AIM UK & Ireland – March 19th 2022
Posted: March 7, 2022
AIM UK & Ireland Approaches It is only two weeks until the first UK and Ireland AIM session. We have been putting in a lot of hard work to make… Read More
Is There a Place for Asceticism in the Christian Life?
Posted: March 7, 2022
A S K P A S T O R J O H N Is There a Place for Asceticism in the Christian Life? Some self-denial exalts self and… Read More
Disguising Ungodliness as Righteous Anger
Posted: March 7, 2022
Disguising Ungodliness as Righteous Anger Christopher Ash, Steve Midgley When God asks of us the question, “Is it right for you to be angry?” the answer may sometimes, just sometimes, be… Read More
Did God design us to be curious?
Posted: March 4, 2022
As Faith & Science 2022 approaches, I’ve been thinking … what if curiosity and wonder aren’t mere personality traits or passing feelings, but something deeper?What if they’re essential clues to who… Read More
The “Heathen” and the Unknown God—Part 1
Posted: March 2, 2022
The “Heathen” and the Unknown God—Part 1 “Mr. Koukl, I want to get in a pointed comment here.” The talk show host hesitated, dramatizing the moment for his radio audience…. Read More
February Issue of The Worldview Bulletin-Pt. 1
Posted: March 2, 2022
February Issue of The Worldview Bulletin-Pt. 1 Secularism and Modernism | Christian Platonism Mar 2 Greetings, friends! In this February issue of The Worldview Bulletin, Paul Copan continues his series on… Read More
It’s a Good Question, by Guy Hammond
Posted: March 2, 2022
Can Two Same Sex Attracted Individuals Enjoy Romance, Provided They Abstain from Sexual Activity? By Guy Hammond Executive Director: Strength in Weakness Ministries Since publishing my most recent book GAY… Read More
From Five Fingers to Five Steps – Jack R. Reese
Posted: February 26, 2022
From Five Fingers to Five Steps Written by Jack Reese – Excerpt from “At the Blue Hole,” Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., Grand Rapids, 2021. Reprinted with permission. Scott (Walter… Read More
Passages to Read in the Face of Global Conflict
Posted: February 26, 2022
This article is part of the Passages to Read series. Read the ten passages here.
Beware the Bible Verse
Posted: February 22, 2022
by Greg Koukl Let me offer you a warning that will vastly improve your ability to understand Scripture—if you heed it. It’s an insight for every person who has ever asked,… Read More
Do You Struggle to Believe God is Loving? Part 3
Posted: February 22, 2022
The Short of It: God IS Loving, and He Did NOT Create Evil In this two-minute video, Alan Shlemon reveals a mistaken premise that makes all the difference in how… Read More
Do You Struggle to Believe God is Loving? Part 2
Posted: February 20, 2022
Take a Closer Look: Why Christianity is THE Answer to the Problem of Evil Jon Noyes describes four ways God deals with evil in this ten-minute excerpt from his latest Stand to Reason… Read More
Do You Struggle to Believe God is Loving? Part 1
Posted: February 18, 2022
February 2022 Video Highlights: Why the Most Common Challenge to Christianity Does Not Stand Dig Deep: How We Can Reconcile a Good and Loving God with Evil In this 40-minute video,… Read More
2nd Interview with Common Grounds
Posted: February 16, 2022
Below is a second interview with Common Grounds, a terrific ministry focused on unity within the Stone-Campbell Movement. Last week’s interview, in case you missed it, was on Christian Unity…. Read More
Christian Unity—An Interview with Common Grounds
Posted: February 15, 2022
Listen to an interview with Common Grounds, a terrific ministry focused on unity within the Stone Campbell Movement. The theme: CHRISTIAN UNITY. Enjoy this important conversation by clicking here.
Registration is up and running
Posted: February 14, 2022
Registration for AIM UK & Ireland has opened! Registration is now open for the UK and Ireland Athens Institute of Ministry Bible teaching programme. Our first session is on… Read More
Valentine’s Day
Posted: February 14, 2022
What do you know about this increasingly popular observance? Think it’s all about hearts, romance, and chocolate? Think again. The roots of Valentine’s Day are ancient. Here is a podcast… Read More
Glory and Cross – At the Blue Hole, by Jack Reese
Posted: February 5, 2022
Glory and Cross – At the Blue Hole by Jack Reese Written by Jack Reese – Excerpt from “At the Blue Hole,” Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., Grand Rapids, 2021…. Read More
Renaissance: The Power of the Gospel However Dark the Times
Posted: February 2, 2022
“Has modernity finally done what no enemy or persecutor has ever succeeded in doing and reduced the authority of the Scriptures to a shifting weather vane and the church to… Read More
Write your own obituary
Posted: January 28, 2022
Write your own obituary Christian Ray Flores Jan 28, 2022 What would my obituary say if my time came tomorrow? What would I change about my life today to edit… Read More
The backlash against rightwing evangelicals is reshaping American politics and faith
Posted: January 27, 2022
The backlash against rightwing evangelicals is reshaping American politics and faith Ruth Braunstein Note: The Guardian is a British newspaper Some sociologists believe that the rising number of non-religious Americans… Read More
Telling Our Church Story—Both Sides
Posted: January 26, 2022
“The Good, the Bad the Ugly”—this isn’t only the title of a 1966 Clint Eastwood film. It’s also the story of our personal lives (if we’re honest). There are some… Read More
Flipping the Script – Transforming from Victim to Victor
Posted: January 24, 2022
Christian Ray Flores How do we overcome trauma and transcend it? The Phoenix has endured as a symbol of rebirth across many ancient cultures My first childhood memories are from… Read More
The Douglas Jacoby Podcast
Posted: January 19, 2022
Podcasts are added every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday. You can check them out anywhere you normally listen to podcasts (Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcast & Radio Addict (at Google Play Store),… Read More
Why Atheists Need Faith, by Paul Caron
Posted: January 12, 2022
Why Atheists Need Faith By Paul Caron Wall Street Journal op-ed: Why Atheists Need Faith, by Michael Guillen (Author, Believing Is Seeing: A Physicist Explains How Science Shattered His Atheism and Revealed the Necessity of… Read More
Learning from the Lion
Posted: December 31, 2021
Learning from the LionA new podcast Learning from the Lion Tomorrow morning my new pod goes live. A daily devotional series based on the gospel of Mark. Why not start… Read More
The Sinner’s Prayer (with updated reflections), by Stephen Staten
Posted: December 27, 2021
Introduction C.S. Lewis used the term ‘a great cataract of nonsense’ to describe how people use a modern idea to construe Bible theology. One such example, perhaps the best example,… Read More