Serve and Suffer with Confidence
Every time Paul talks about the gospel, it’s like a mini explosion goes off. Paul interrupts himself, starts run-on sentences, and erupts in praise
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Suicide: To Assist or Not? That is the Question, by Stephanie Gray
Van Maren and Alleyne have brilliantly distilled the assisted suicide/euthanasia debate to this central question: Who gets suicide assistance and who gets suicide prevention?
Episode 157: Is Assisted Suicide Okay? Stephanie Gray Pt. 2
In a culture that is hyper-focused on control and independence, the argument today is that people want to ‘die with dignity,’ rather than admit to and accept the help to continue living. In this week’s episode, we are joined by Stephanie Gray to continue to conversation on life. and take a look at end-of-life and the issue of medically assisted suicide.
5 Proofs that the Gospel Strengthens You
What do we do when we feel weak and powerless? When you’re feeling weak, anxious, discouraged, and powerless, first pray, and then preach the gospel to yourself. So, here are 5 proofs that the gospel strengthens you.
Sexual Abuse, the Bible, and Hope
Why does the Bible deem sexual abuse as evil? Because any abuse (sexual, mental, physical, etc.) made upon a human is not only incredibly damaging to a person’s body, mind and soul, but it is a direct offense to God – for every human is God’s unique workmanship.
Episode 128: The Weight of Sexual Abuse (with Justin Holcomb)
What exactly do we mean by sexual abuse/assault? How prevalent is the issue? What does the Bible say? What's the weight of it? And where can hope and healing be found? We ask all these questions to pastor and author Justin Holcomb this week.
Our Help Comes from…
Have you ever thought about why the psalmist chose “maker of heaven and earth” as a way to describe God here? How does the reality that God made heaven and earth reinforce our hope in him as the one who gives us help?
Episode 119: This is How We Suffer
Suffering and grief will always be relevant. In light of the recent Humboldt tragedy and countless other unheard stories of suffering, it’s always good to remind ourselves that we, as…
How Are You Suffering?
An Honest Question The topic and issue of suffering isn’t generally avoided in the church today (thankfully). Pastors, Christian leaders, and authors make a firm point to not only say…
Episode 070: How God Meets Us in Suffering
How God Meets Us in Suffering One of the few topics in life that is always relevant is suffering. The fact is, suffering will continue until the day Jesus returns…