In this episode we delve into the captivating yet cautionary tale of Samson from the book of Judges particularly focusing on chapter Samson often remembered as the Herculean figure of the Old Testament reveals a deeper narrative of temptation compromise and tragic consequences Key Points The Whales and the Sardines We begin by drawing a poignant analogy between Samson's pursuit of forbidden pleasures and whales chasing sardines ultimately leading to their demise Samson's Slide into Tragedy Despite his immense potential and divine calling Samson's life serves as a vivid illustration of Israel's spiritual decline His actions reflect the nation's apathy [... more]

Adam starts the discussion off with a tough one for the guests Will UNC be in the final What about UNC makes them think they rsquo ll get to the level they believe Vashti uses music analogies to describe these teammates on UNC rsquo s team It rsquo s uncharacteristic for Jeremy Roach to look like he did vs NC State What are they sensing from Roach Who do they think will make it to the ACC Championship this weekend [... more]

Episode Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions Show Notes CoreChristianity com My pastor started preaching that homosexuality isn't sin what can I do When a Christian lives contrary to God's law does that block blessing Is it wrong to make characters that are analogous to Jesus in novels My husband doesn't enjoy Sunday worship or fellowship What should I do Can a person be saved if they deny the Trinity Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core View our latest special offers here or call [... more]

Love the flexibility of attending digital church services from your sofa Get skeptical With Jay Y Kim discover why it impacts worship and community Show Notes and Resources Connect with Jay Y Kim and catch more of his thoughts at jaykimthinks com and listen to his podcast jaykimthinks com podcast and follow him on Instagram and Facebook And grab Jay Y Kim's book Analog Christian on our shop Intrigued by today's episode Think deeper about our phones in our FamilyLife episode How Are Screens Influencing Us Or we'll send it at no cost to you with a donation of any [... more]

Feeling low after scrolling but don't know why Social media can cause low self-esteem and addiction Jay Y Kim examines how to to unplug--and increase contentment Show Notes and Resources Connect with Jay Y Kim and catch more of his thoughts at jaykimthinks com and listen to his podcast jaykimthinks com podcast and follow him on Instagram and Facebook And grab Jay Y Kim's book Analog Christian on our shop Intrigued by today's episode Think deeper about our phones in our FamilyLife episode How Are Screens Influencing Us Or we'll send it at no cost to you with a donation [... more]

I use my phone a lot Doesn't everyone Truth Our phones are designed to keep us scrolling and swiping at all costs Jay Kim reveals eye-opening ways our phones can create a prison for our souls and impact the life and future of the worldwide church Show Notes and Resources Connect with Jay Y Kim and catch more of his thoughts at jaykimthinks com and listen to his podcast jaykimthinks com podcast and follow him on Instagram and Facebook And grab Jay Y Kim's book Analog Christian on our shop Intrigued by today's episode Think deeper about our phones in [... more]

Episode Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions Show Notes CoreChristianity com Are the apocryphal books part of the 'great deception' in Revelation How can I continue to pray in faith when God doesn't answer Is Revelation the last chance for unbelievers to repent Is Jesus the 'son' in Psalm Is the account of Jesus cursing the fig tree in Mark an analogy Today's Offer FEARFULLY MADE Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core View our latest special offers here or call - -THE-CORE - - [... more]

God gave us quite of a number of wonderful analogies in scripture to describe our relationship to Him but none are as poignant as the relationship between a shepherd and a lamb Join Stephen in this study of Psalm to learn why Access all of the resources and lessons in this series https www wisdomonline org the-song-volume- [... more]

Luke DeCock News amp Observer on the Carolina Hurricanes being on a win streak after a win in Detroit last night What have the Canes figured out using a popular NC BBQ analogy Should the Canes keep Pyotr in net tonight or go with Raanta who rsquo s typically good at home Also how does Luke feel about Manny Diaz coming to Duke as the head football coach Should Notre Dame pay a penalty for constantly taking players hellip Why does Luke believe the ACC is contempt doing the same old rather than changing THIS ldquo The NCAA has never [... more]

Will Brinson CBS Sports on how big this game was for the Panthers what rsquo s next for them do people feel better about picking Bryce and more So did the Carolina Panthers officially win the draft after their first victory over CJ Stroud and the Houston Texans What kind of trouble are the San Francisco ers in after losing games in a row What analogy does Will use when talking about eating ldquo bad meat rdquo and THIS football team player [... more]

Welcome to Through the Psalms a weekend ministry of The Truth Pulpit Over time we will study all psalms with Pastor Don Green from Truth Community Church in Cincinnati Ohio We're glad you're with us Let's open to the Psalms now as we join our teacher in The Truth Pulpit https www thetruthpulpit comClick the icon below to listen Related StoriesA Spiritual Dead End A Spiritual Dead End On Dogs and Joy [... more]

Michael Felder CFB Analyst on NC State and Duke not having a great weekend in football and what needs to happen with both teams What went so wrong for Duke How does Michael feel about NC State changing their QB today from Brennan Armstrong to MJ Morris Was this a necessary thing for State to do moving forward with the season Clemson is not ranked but what does he see with them How does Michael qualify certain schools when using a snake analogy Which schools are vipers boas rattle snakes etc [... more]

Biden has a weekend full of gaffes Meanwhile Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack makes a weird analogy about pizza to explain the FDA Please visit our great sponsors Black Rifle Coffeehttps blackriflecoffee com danaChange the lives of Veterans and their families with the Boot Campaign with every purchase of the Ready-to-Drink Coffee Hartford Gold CALL - - or text DANA to Call right now and they will give you up to of free silver on your first qualifying order Hillsdalehttps danaforhillsdale comGet your free copy of the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence today KelTechttps KelTecWeapons comSign up for the [... more]

Sen Menendez speaks out on his bribery indictment Biden has a weekend full of gaffes Border crossings reach over in the last hours Fauci responds to DeSantis Texas Gov Greg Abbott joins us to discuss record border crossings The White House's efforts and more The Washington Post claims black churches in Florida have to teach black history because Florida schools are barred Foreign policy expert Stephen Yates joins us to discuss the border invasion China threats and more Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack makes a weird analogy about pizza to explain the FDA Please visit our great sponsors Black Rifle [... more]

Listen watch or read the full-length version of this message here https www wisdomonline org teachings luke-lesson- As Christians what is the analogy of who we are supposed to be Many would say a fighter we fight for God and go to war against secular culture Others would say a peacemaker we offer a message of love that is offered to everyone on earth Even more people might say a firefighter we rescue people from the fire and bring them into a place of safety But what does Jesus say we are to be Well I'm sure you have some [... more]

I recently came across a helpful word wintering Just as winter is a time of slowing down in much of the natural world author Katherine May uses this word to describe our need to rest and recuperate during life rsquo s ldquo cold rdquo seasons I found the analogy helpful after losing my father to cancer which sapped me of energy for months Resentful of this forced slowing down I fought against my winter praying summer rsquo s life would return But I had much to learn Ecclesiastes famously says there rsquo s ldquo a season for every activity under [... more]

What analogy does Jay use to define LeBron Playoff Jimmy vs Jayson Tatum has been exciting to watch However who does Jay trust more as a basketball player in the playoffs What would make Jay stay on the Miami Heat bandwagon if THIS happens Carolina Hurricanes vs the Florida Panthers who does Jay have [... more]

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The theme of shepherding is common throughout the Bible but it's not really an analogy our culture can relate to like people in Biblical times It is however the perfect illustration of Church leadership In these verses from Peter the Apostle defines this divine calling of leadership reminding Church shepherds to guard guide feed and love the flock But whether a shepherd or a sheep we must all follow the ultimate Good Shepherd Jesus Christ [... more]

Episode Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions Show Notes CoreChristianity com Questions in this Episode How can I know that I'm filled with the Holy Spirit Why did God put the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil in Eden knowing that Adam would sin How should the church talk about sex Is sex an analogy for the gospel Is it sinful to smoke weed How should we understand the parable of the wedding feast in Matthew How can I avoid legalism and enjoy the gifts God gives me Today's Offer Core Question What is God's Will For [... more]

Through his own faith journey and the context of his police-work analogies J Warner Wallace will provide a compelling evangelistic message that will challenge nonbelievers and inspire Christians to be bolder in their faith Part of Receive the book Cold-Case Christianity for our donation of any amount Plus receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today Your monthly support helps families thrive https donate focusonthefamily com don-daily-broadcast-product- - - refcd Get more episode resources http http www focusonthefamily com episodes broadcast investigating-the-eyewitness-accounts-of-jesus-christ-part- -of- featured-resource-ctaIf you've listened to any of our podcasts please give us your feedback https focusonthefamily [... more]

Through his own faith journey and the context of his police-work analogies J Warner Wallace will provide a compelling evangelistic message that will challenge nonbelievers and inspire Christians to be bolder in their faith Part of Receive the book Cold-Case Christianity for our donation of any amount Plus receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today Your monthly support helps families thrive https donate focusonthefamily com don-daily-broadcast-product- - - refcd Get more episode resources http http www focusonthefamily com episodes broadcast investigating-the-eyewitness-accounts-of-jesus-christ-part- -of- featured-resource-cta If you've listened to any of our podcasts please give us your feedback https [... more]

Through his own faith journey and the context of his police-work analogies J Warner Wallace will provide a compelling evangelistic message that will challenge nonbelievers and inspire Christians to be bolder in their faith Part of Receive the book Cold-Case Christianity for our donation of any amount Plus receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today Your monthly support helps families thrive https donate focusonthefamily com don-daily-broadcast-product- - - refcd Get more episode resources http http www focusonthefamily com episodes broadcast investigating-the-eyewitness-accounts-of-jesus-christ-part- -of- featured-resource-ctaIf you've listened to any of our podcasts please give us your feedback https focusonthefamily [... more]

On a Thursday Drive Josh reacts to yet another UNC football loss in the Holiday Bowl against Oregon explains why what Mike Elko did in his first year at Duke this year was so impressive discusses the nbsp best case nbsp scenario for the Carolina Panthers previews NC State's bowl game against Maryland Ben McAdoo drops some new gems of knowledge WD goes to the movies to review Shawshank Redemption and voice of USA Baseball amp High Point Panther basketball Daron Vaught joins the show to discuss sports analogies in real life and whether or not New Years celebrations are [... more]

Episode Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions Show Notes CoreChristianity com Questions in this Episode Can our loved ones in heaven contact us Can analogies about the trinity be helpful Galatians - says we will not inherit the kingdom of heaven if we struggle with various sins I do repent of these sins but I fall short of these things daily Can you share some insight to Galatians - Does God still bring judgment through war like in the Old Testament Today's Offer Inner Core Request our latest special offers here or call - -THE-CORE - - to [... more]

Episode Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions Show Notes CoreChristianity com Questions in this Episode Is it better to be in church or watch online if I have a medical condition similar to Narcolepsy Is it helpful to try and make analogies for the Trinity Does the Holy Spirit lead us to do certain things and make decisions Do our loved ones see us from heaven Today's Offer Reasons Christmas is Not a Pagan Holiday Request our latest special offers here or call - -THE-CORE - - to request them by phone Want to partner with us in [... more]

Episode Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions Show Notes CoreChristianity com Questions in this Episode Can our loved ones in heaven contact us Can analogies about the trinity be helpful Galatians - says we will not inherit the kingdom of heaven if we struggle with various sins I do repent of these sins but I fall short of these things daily Can you share some insight to Galatians - Does God still bring judgment through war like in the Old Testament Today's Offer Inner Core Request our latest special offers here or call - -THE-CORE - - to [... more]

Whether you're an atheist or a seminary professor everyone has doubts about God So how can we have faith if we still have unanswered questions [... more]

A series of pet-owner polls Your After Hours TD of the Week REVEAL Ask Amy Anything [... more]

Aaron Judge still sits at home runs Cowboys edge the Giants on MNF Cowboys Giants postgame reaction [... more]

Michael Felder In The Bleachers joins Adam and he asks if Michael thinks some rankings should be considered disrespectful Michael has some analogies that are very relatable but help illustrate these college football points Learn more about your ad choices Visit megaphone fm adchoices [... more]

The commissioner of the ACC gave his state of the ACC address at ACC Football Kickoff and the state of the union is in search of healthy communities for all NC State head football coach Dave Doeren joins Adam to discuss the mindset of his program heading into the upcoming season and also shares his thoughts on the current college football landscape Learn more about your ad choices Visit megaphone fm adchoices [... more]

Croissants dumplings pork curry and all sorts of scrumptious food await those who find and enter the Narrow Door Cafe Located in the Taiwanese city of Tainan this cafe is literally a hole in the wall Its entrance is barely centimeters wide less than inches mdash just enough for the average person to squeeze his way through Yet despite the challenge this unique cafe has attracted large crowds Will this be true of the narrow door described in Luke ndash Someone asked Jesus ldquo Are only a few people going to be saved rdquo v In reply Jesus challenged the [... more]

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President Biden is reportedly very close to finalizing a nuclear deal with Iran that would directly imperil Israel's security while it is also taking steps within the State Department to undermine Israel's democratic legitimacy It is being reported that Biden's State Department has recently released a new grant opportunity that will use your taxpayer dollars to support work which slanders Israel and falsely paints it as an apartheid state Jordan and the rest of the Sekulow team including ACLJ Senior Counsel for Global Affairs Mike Pompeo discuss exactly what this grant is as well as provide the latest updates on [... more]

Is Europe facing impending war While the rest of the world is calling for calm diplomacy between Russia and Ukraine the Biden Administration continues to signal war as President Biden orders more U S troops to Romania Poland and Germany Jay Jordan and the rest of the Sekulow team discuss ACLJ Senior Advisor for National Security and Foreign Policy Ric Grenell joins us live to provide his expert analysis on this matter This and more today on Sekulow [... more]

Is Antisemitism so entrenched now in the hyper-Left Hollywood culture that celebrities can get away with blatant antisemitic rhetoric Whoopi Goldberg while appearing on quot The View quot said that quot the Holocaust isn't about race quot Then later while attempting to apologize for her comment Goldberg stated the genocide of six million jews quot wasn't based on the skin You couldn't tell who was Jewish quot Jay Jordan and the rest of the Sekulow team give their takes on Goldberg's comments This and more today on Sekulow [... more]

In an open letter to fellow Senators Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has threatened to get rid of the filibuster in the Senate He wrote quot We must ask ourselves if the right to vote is the cornerstone of our democracy then how can we in good conscience allow for a situation in which the Republican Party can debate and pass voter suppression laws at the State level with only a simple majority vote but not allow the United States Senate to do the same quot Jay Jordan and the rest of the Sekulow team discuss Schumer's open letter and [... more]

How do you get your family to operate as a team Jefferson Bethke gives his insight to start creating a family legacy Show Notes and Resources Find resources from this podcast at shop familylife com Download FamilyLife's new app Check out all that's available on the FamilyLife Podcast Network [... more]

On this week's CBS Sunday Morning with host Jane Pauley At age Sarah Ransome says she became a victim of sexual abuse and was threatened with violence by Jeffrey Epstein In her book Silenced No More Surviving My Journey to Hell and Back Ransome describes the traumatic childhood experiences that primed her to become a victim of abuse in adulthood by Epstein facilitated by his associate Ghislaine Maxwell Holly Williams reports Starring as Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz in Being the Ricardos Nicole Kidman and Javier Bardem tell Mo Rocca they felt intense pressure playing two of the most famous [... more]

Screens can give us the false impression that we rule our digital kingdom with the touch of a button David Murrow warns us that having the tools is not the problem but drowning in them is Show Notes and Resources Find resources from this podcast at https shop familylife com Products aspx categoryid Download FamilyLife's new app https www familylife com app Check out all that's available on the FamilyLife Podcast Network https www familylife com familylife-podcast-network [... more]

The book of Jude is devoted to apostasy the abandoning of the truth and its namesake Jesus brother calls believers to stand for God s truth In the message quot A Call to Battle quot Skip shares how you can get ready for this fight This teaching is from the series Fight for the House Links Website https connectwithskip comDonate https connnectwithskip com donateThis week's DevoMail https connnectwithskip com devomail [... more]

Open calls questions and discussion with Matt Slick LIVE in the studio Questions include--- - Is the analogy of a person having body soul and spirit good to explain the Trinity--- - Have you heard of depopulation movements- How much sway do they have--- - Matt discusses the tenants of socialism -- - Why doesn't our government stop atrocities in other countries--- - A nurse discusses her concerns with the vaccine -- - Does the vaccine have any biblical significance [... more]

Open calls questions and discussion with Matt Slick LIVE in the studio Questions include--- - Are we obligated to tithe--- - Is gambling a sin--- - What nationality do you think the antichrist will be--- - Can you explain Colossians - - --- - Doesn't Deuteronomy - - negate the Trinity--- - Is having knowledge of Christ's death burial and resurrection a work- Are we justified by faith-belief or our knowledge--- - Are there degrees of sin--- - If someone struggles with sin is that a salvation issue or a discipleship issue--- - Is it wrong to be rich--- - [... more]

The sovereign grace of God echoes throughout the book of Genesis Today Steven Lawson shows how the doctrines of grace form a theological foundation for the rest of Scripture Get the 'Foundations of Grace Old Testament' DVD Series with Steven Lawson for Your Gift of Any Amount https gift renewingyourmind org foundations-of-grace-old-testament Don't forget to make RenewingYourMind org your home for daily in-depth Bible study and Christian resources [... more]

Open calls questions and discussion with Matt Slick LIVE in the studio Questions include--- - What is your opinion on Karl Barth--- - A caller wanted to dispute the Trinity -- - Why don't mainstream churches go door to door like the LDS or JWs--- - Can you be saved without believing the Trinity--- - Are there any acceptable analogies to use for the Trinity--- - Why isn't Catholicism Christian [... more]

Open calls questions and discussion with Matt Slick LIVE in the studio Questions include--- - A fellow Christian says that I sinned against him but I have no idea what I did What should I do--- - What is the difference between firstborn and first created and how does that impact discussions with JWs--- - How do you deal with the LDS argument that the verses where God is saying He is the only one are just talking about this planet--- - A caller wanted to know if his analogy of the Trinity was correct and accurate -- - Will [... more]

Is God's existence necessary Today R C Sproul helps us to grasp Thomas Aquinas' arguments for the ontologically necessity of God Get R C Sproul's 'The Consequences of Ideas' -Part DVD Series for Your Gift of Any Amount https gift renewingyourmind org the-consequences-of-ideas-dvd Don't forget to make RenewingYourMind org your home for daily in-depth Bible study and Christian resources [... more]

Open calls questions and discussion with Matt Slick LIVE in the studio Questions include--- - Were we originally created to be vegetarians -Genesis - -- Why did that change in Genesis --- - Will there be animals in eternity--- - Did Jesus -the Son- come to earth because He was commanded by the Father or was it a voluntary decision--- - What's your opinion on the dreamcatchers--- - Why can't fallen angels be redeemed--- - Are babies born in sin or innocent--- - If someone aborts their baby what does that mean for the baby's salvation--- - What is the [... more]

The sons of light wrap up their discussion of Original Sin a topic that represents a stark contrast between Mormonism and Christianity Here they talk about what the Bible says about the effects that sin has on the human will Augustine's analogies about the effects of sin with a detour into the humor of sleep deprived minds the effect of recording late on Friday nights whether this doctrine was a hard one for them to accept as they transitioned to Christianity and LDS objections the doctrine of Original Sin [... more]

In their attempts to deny the existence of God many atheists violate basic logic and we must be willing and able to call them on it Today R C Sproul outlines four foundations to knowledge that are necessary for any reasonable discussion Get R C Sproul's 'Defending Your Faith' -Part DVD Series for Your Gift of Any Amount https gift renewingyourmind org defending-your-faith Don't forget to make RenewingYourMind org your home for daily in-depth Bible study and Christian resources [... more]

Episode Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions Show Notes CoreChristianity com Key questions answered in today's show I was in a discussion with my friend about our beliefs According to her women are not able to cut their hair or wear pants She sent me Deuteronomy which talks about women not wearing men's clothes and Corinthians which talks about women not cutting their hair Are we supposed to follow these commands as Christians If not how do we make sense of these commands in the Bible What version of the Bible do you use on your show I've [... more]

No metaphor or analogy can ever contain the fullness of the majesty of God Today R C Sproul outlines the limits of our knowledge about the infinite God and our ability to talk meaningfully about Him Get the Single-Volume Edition of 'Truths We Confess' by R C Sproul https gift renewingyourmind org truths-we-confess Don't forget to make RenewingYourMind org your home for daily in-depth Bible study and Christian resources [... more]

Open calls questions and discussion with Matt Slick LIVE in the studio Questions include--- - Matt discusses socialism and its implications -- - Can you explain the context of Corinthians - - What is meant by associate with--- - A caller wanted clarification on an analogy Matt used in his socialism discussion -- - Who is Junia--- - Was God the father the head of Christ in authority or the source of Christ--- - What denominations-churches do you promote--- - How do I go about finding the right church when there seems to be so much corruption [... more]

What does tennis have to do with retirement Probably more than you would think We pulled three aspects to tennis that relate to retirement planning to help you understand the strategy a little better The court is different for singles versus doubles Certain players excel on a particular playing surface Holding serve is important So sit back and let us serve up some retirement analogies so you can ace your investing decisions Check out the full show notes for this episode by clicking here [... more]

On today's show Aimee talks with Dr Nikolov and guest Gabriella van Rij about the power of kindness THE CURE Live streamed podcast is hosted by Aimee Cabo and offers a platform of hope to anyone who has experienced domestic violence abuse mental illness any trauma or is experiencing problems now in their lives It's a place to find comfort knowledge strategies answers hope and love while healing the wounds and 'affirming' that you are not alone Join Aimee and her professional guests on The Cure with Aimee Cabo podcast every Saturday at PM EST as it is recorded during [... more]

If you think about it planning for retirement is a bit like going to the grocery store You need to know what you need you need to know what you're paying and at times you need to purchase the more expensive product These are just a few of the similarities Join us as we unpack this analogy and help you shop for a meaningful retirement Click the link for more in-depth reading in a recent blog post https mrstillmansopus com investing-strategy the-retirement-grocery-store [... more]

No one wants to be considered a fool rather most everyone desires to be esteemed and respected But this won't be the case for those who follow Jesus The Bible says the word of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing Corinthians Open in Logos Bible Software if available In other words no matter how educated or how winsome or how accomplished a Christian is the non-believing world will still view the Christian as a fool Our guest this weekend on The Christian Worldview evangelist and apologist Ray Comfort has experienced this first-hand In his latest film titled [... more]

Politicians who rely on targeted tax incentives to help recruit businesses to North Carolina share a common trait with teenagers who stuff their faces with the first piece of chocolate cake they see Joseph Coletti John Locke Foundation senior fellow explains that analogy as he dissects this state's incentives policy Coletti explains why the politicians and teenagers would benefit from considering alternatives Charlotte's Sugar Creek Charter School has demonstrated clear success But school founder and former Charlotte Mayor Richard Vinroot says that success followed early struggles Vinroot explained recently for state lawmakers how an early threat of closing prompted Sugar [... more]