If there's a war raging and someone mistakenly stumbles into the middle of it the warriors don't suddenly stop and say 'Hey wait a minute fellas this guy isn't part of it Let's wait 'til he gets outta the way ' No people who stumble into battle unaware often get caught in the crossfire Today on A NEW BEGINNING Pastor Greg Laurie wants to make sure that doesn't happen to us He points out that we're surrounded by spiritual warfare and we need to be prepared to fight and fight victoriously Listen on harvest org --- Learn more and subscribe [... more]

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Immanuel Kant changed the way many people think about God Was it a change for the better or for the worse Today R C Sproul considers how Kant's philosophy brought about one of the most significant revolutions in world history Get R C Sproul's 'The Consequences of Ideas' -Part DVD Series and the Digital Study Guide for Your Gift of Any Amount https gift renewingyourmind org the-consequences-of-ideas Don't forget to make RenewingYourMind org your home for daily in-depth Bible study and Christian resources A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries Explore all of our podcasts https www ligonier org podcasts [... more]

I recently visited Athens Greece Walking round its Ancient Agora mdash the marketplace where philosophers taught and Athenians worshiped mdash I found altars to Apollo and Zeus all in the shadow of the Acropolis where a statue of the goddess Athena once stood We may not bow to Apollo or Zeus today but society is no less religious ldquo Everybody worships rdquo novelist David Foster Wallace said adding this warning ldquo If you worship money and things then you will never have enough Worship your body and beauty and you will always feel ugly Worship your intellect and you will [... more]

God's Word is clear that believing in Jesus is the only path to genuine salvation In this program our guest teacher Aaron Pierce from Steiger International continues his series Not Beyond Reach He'll walk through practical ways to talk about God's Word with those who don't believe the Bible is the absolute truth [... more]

The Gospel of Luke records several times when Jesus told people not to reveal who he is If God wants everyone to know him why did Jesus take such great pains to hide his accomplishments [... more]

The skepticism and disillusionment we see in our own day are nothing new Today R C Sproul explains how the ancient philosopher Socrates defended the pursuit of truth and virtue in a decadent society Get R C Sproul's 'The Consequences of Ideas' -Part DVD Series along with the Audio and Video Download for Your Gift of Any Amount https gift renewingyourmind org the-consequences-of-ideas Don't forget to make RenewingYourMind org your home for daily in-depth Bible study and Christian resources [... more]

How did we get here What is the source of all things What gives life meaning Today R C Sproul examines how the ancient Greek philosophers sought to answer these questions Get R C Sproul's 'The Consequences of Ideas' -Part DVD Series along with the Audio and Video Download for Your Gift of Any Amount https gift renewingyourmind org the-consequences-of-ideas Don't forget to make RenewingYourMind org your home for daily in-depth Bible study and Christian resources [... more]

Ideas have consequences Whether we realize it or not the history of philosophy influences the way we think today Today R C Sproul introduces us to Thales and the ancient philosophers Get R C Sproul's 'The Consequences of Ideas' -Part DVD Series along with the Audio and Video Download for Your Gift of Any Amount https gift renewingyourmind org the-consequences-of-ideas Don't forget to make RenewingYourMind org your home for daily in-depth Bible study and Christian resources [... more]

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ldquo Men have been found to resist the most powerful monarchs and to refuse to bow down before them rdquo observed philosopher and author Hannah Arendt ndash She added ldquo B ut few indeed have been found to resist the crowd to stand up alone before misguided masses to face their implacable frenzy without weapons rdquo As a Jew Arendt witnessed this firsthand in her native Germany There rsquo s something terrifying about being rejected by the group The apostle Paul experienced such rejection Trained as a Pharisee and rabbi his life was turned upside down when he encountered the [... more]

Open calls questions and discussion with Matt Slick LIVE in the studio Topics include--- - Matt reviews his debate with a Muslim philosopher about the Trinity and a recent gospel conversation with a Muslim about faith and works-- - Where is the primary place or area of life where Satan attacks us--- - Matt discusses the errors of official Roman Catholic doctrine -- - When Satan tempted Jesus why would it have been wrong for Jesus to turn a rock into bread and eat--- - Matt discusses demonic deception and evil spiritual forces-- - Are there generational curses and if [... more]

By age over million walk away from faith How can we handle hard awkward moments Author David Eaton offers ideas for engaging your teen's world Show Notes and Resources Check out David Eatons Ministry Axis to get the latest tools for your child's teen years Find resources from this podcast at shop familylife com Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app Help others find FamilyLife Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify Check out all the FamilyLife podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network [... more]

American church history is a tale of two diverging paths the way of biblical conviction and the road to cultural compromise Today Stephen Nichols surveys this history to help Christians keep on the right path in the present moment Get a DVD Copy of Stephen Nichols' New Teaching Series 'Christianity in America' with a Downloadable Study Guide for Your Gift of Any Amount https gift renewingyourmind org christianity-in-america Don't forget to make RenewingYourMind org your home for daily in-depth Bible study and Christian resources [... more]

A philosopher once said those who can rsquo t remember the past are condemned to repeat it So is that what we rsquo re experiencing now On today's MoneyWise Live host Rob West will talk to investing expert Mark Biller about how history is repeating itself now that we rsquo re seeing many of the same economic conditions that existed in the s Then Rob will take your calls and financial questions See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Rich reacts to reports that USC and UCLA are close to leaving the Pac- for the Big Ten and says this could be the first steps toward the creation of a College Football Superleague that breaks away from the NCAA Actor Paul Walter Hauser joins Rich in-studio to discuss his new Apple TV series 'Black Bird ' Netflix's 'Cobra Kai ' doing a comedy spoof with Aaron Rodgers heckling James Van Der Beek from the stands at a celebrity flag football game his upcoming hip-hop album and much more Rich reacts to the breaking news that Kevin Durant has asked [... more]

Deliverance healing A great example of God's healing is through the deliverance of Moses and the Hebrew people at the Red Sea To this day man wants to see the miraculous and God wants it too God wants it MORE because His Word says so and He wants the Church to be this way to correctly reflect HIM Let's never stop praising Him for His powerful healing through deliverance On Running With Horses we take a spiritual look at the culture and world as we see it and the Believer's leadership role as catalysts for Biblical outcomes that impact with [... more]

I think therefore I am Do you know the story behind Ren Descartes' famous statement Today R C Sproul addresses the doubt of this French philosopher and helps us reveal the unshakable foundation of our faith 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]

What is our purpose inhabiting this planet How can we fulfill the God-given destiny that He originally had in mind when He placed us here Find out as Skip shares the message God's Purpose for People [... more]

Sigmund Freud tried to explain away religion as a crutch for weak minds Today R C Sproul shows how many atheists continue to use Freud's reasoning in their attempts to suppress the truth of God and escape His accountability For Your Gift of Any Amount Get Two Resources to Help You Defend the Faith https gift renewingyourmind org atheism Don't forget to make RenewingYourMind org your home for daily in-depth Bible study and Christian resources [... more]

As we continue our teaching series through the book of Daniel we're walking through Nebuchadnezzar's confusing dream in Daniel Chapter [... more]

God is the unconditional being who has the power of being eternally within Himself Today R C Sproul investigates Thomas Aquinas' thoughts on the necessity of God's existence Get R C Sproul's Teaching Series 'Consequences of Ideas' for Your Gift of Any Amount https gift renewingyourmind org consequences-ideas Don't forget to make RenewingYourMind org your home for daily in-depth Bible study and Christian resources [... more]

The Daily Encouraging Word with Dr Don Wilton [... more]

This week on Family Policy Matters host Traci DeVette Griggs sits down with Michael Ward author of After Humanity A Guide to C S Lewis's The Abolition of Man Ward discusses the importance of Lewis's most philosophical work in today's society and how his guide book can help non-philosophers understand and apply the critical practices Lewis addresses [... more]

Seneca the great philosopher of ancient Rome bc ndash ad was once accused by the empress Messalina of adultery After the Senate sentenced Seneca to death the emperor Claudius instead exiled him to Corsica perhaps because he suspected the charge was false This reprieve may have shaped Seneca rsquo s view of thankfulness when he wrote ldquo homicides tyrants thieves adulterers robbers sacrilegious men and traitors there always will be but worse than all these is the crime of ingratitude rdquo [... more]

We know God exists because creation exists Today R C Sproul winsomely responds to the common claim that the question of God's existence is an unsolvable mystery Get the Digital Download of R C Sproul's series 'Objections Answered' and 'Defending Your Faith' for Your Gift of Any Amount https gift renewingyourmind org objections-answered Don't forget to make RenewingYourMind org your home for daily in-depth Bible study and Christian resources [... more]

In the early nineteenth century Thomas Carlyle gave a manuscript to philosopher John Stuart Mill to review Whether accidentally or intentionally the manuscript got tossed into a fire It was Carlyle rsquo s only copy Undaunted he set to work rewriting the lost chapters Mere flames couldn rsquo t stop the story which remained intact in his mind Out of great loss Carlyle produced his monumental work The French Revolution In the waning days of ancient Judah rsquo s decadent kingdom God told the prophet Jeremiah ldquo Take a scroll and write on it all the words I have spoken [... more]

You won't find a more radical and countercultural speech in all of scripture than the one Christ gives in Matthew In fact you won't find a more countercultural speech in all of history No philosopher has ever come close to replicating the beauty and sheer weight of Jesus' Beatitudes [... more]

Inside my parents rsquo old photo album is a picture of a young boy He has a round face freckles and straight light-blond hair He loves cartoons hates avocado and owns just one record by Abba Also inside that album are pictures of a teenager His face is long not round his hair is wavy not straight He has no freckles likes avocado watches movies rather than cartoons and would never admit to owning an Abba record The boy and the teenager are little alike According to science they have different skin teeth blood and bones And yet they are [... more]

As we continue our series through the book of Daniel Pastor J D walks us through Nebuchadnezzar's confusing dream in Daniel Through this wild and startling story we'll learn to view our culture the way Daniel viewed his not through assimilation not through separation but through transformation Because what was true for Daniel is still true today There is a God in heaven So where human strategies fail God begins to work [... more]

Historians say the Atomic Age began on July when the first nuclear weapon was detonated in a remote desert of New Mexico But long before the invention of anything that could even see these tiny building blocks of the universe the Greek philosopher Democritus c bc ndash bc was exploring the existence and power of the atom Democritus comprehended more than he could see and atomic theory was the result The Scriptures tell us that the essence of faith is embracing what can rsquo t be seen Hebrews affirms ldquo Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and [... more]

Peter didn't point to the doctrine of election so that philosophers and theologians could have something to argue about over a cup of tea He pointed to it so that isolated Christians could have hope in the midst of suffering [... more]

Over people die every day Despite technological advancements and progress in medicine and science men have not been able to find a remedy for death That's why Jesus' claim to be 'The Resurrection and The Life' is such good news He didn't just claim it either He proved it He did what no other philosopher rabbi guru doctor or scientist could do He cut to the very heart of our sinful human condition and weeded it out from the roots [... more]

Over people die every day Despite technological advancements and progress in medicine and science men have not been able to find a remedy for death That's why Jesus' claim to be 'The Resurrection and The Life' is such good news He didn't just claim it either He proved it He did what no other philosopher rabbi guru doctor or scientist could do He cut to the very heart of our sinful human condition and weeded it out from the roots [... more]

Pastor Rick teaches from the Gospel of Mark Mark [... more]

Pastor Rick teaches from the Gospel of Mark Mark [... more]

Respect Humility Consideration of other's feelings and convictions These characteristics defined Paul's evangelism to Athenian philosophers and they should define our evangelism as well [... more]

If there's a war raging and someone mistakenly stumbles into the middle of it the warriors don't suddenly stop and say 'Hey wait a minute fellas this guy isn't part of it Let's wait 'til he gets outta the way ' No people who stumble into battle unaware often get caught in the crossfire Today on A New Beginning Pastor Greg Laurie wants to make sure that doesn't happen to us He points out that we're surrounded by spiritual warfare and we need to be prepared to fight and fight victoriously View and subscribe to Pastor Greg's weekly notes --- [... more]

Many philosophers believe that good and evil naturally coexist in humans fighting for ultimate control The Bible paints a different picture one of a basic depravity that can only be remedied by the grace of God in Christ In this message we will see a big picture view of who we are and how we can be made good in the eyes of God nbsp Click here to listen Duration [... more]

The Daily Encouraging Word with Dr Don Wilton [... more]

A Groaner for SURE but I feel its worth it [... more]

How can mortal man penetrate beyond the grave and find assurance and peace for his own heart Philosophers won t help--they ve been for centuries discussing life and death without any resolve Scientists don t want to tread into the area of wrestling with such questions Paul solved the problem when he wrote quot For this we say to you by the Word of the Lord quot We don't need to wonder or speculate Why substitute human speculation when we have divine revelation This teaching is from the series From the Edge of Eternity Links Website https connectwithskip comDonate https [... more]

How can mortal man penetrate beyond the grave and find assurance and peace for his own heart Philosophers won t help--they ve been for centuries discussing life and death without any resolve Scientists don t want to tread into the area of wrestling with such questions Paul solved the problem when he wrote quot For this we say to you by the Word of the Lord quot We don't need to wonder or speculate Why substitute human speculation when we have divine revelation This teaching is from the series From the Edge of Eternity Links Website https connectwithskip comDonate https [... more]

Nobody likes when they can't understand something But there are some things about God that we as humans aren't capable of wrapping our minds around And that's a good thing [... more]

There is an oft-heard story that The London Times posed a question to readers at the turn of the twentieth century What rsquo s wrong with the world That rsquo s quite the question isn rsquo t it Someone might quickly respond ldquo Well how much time do you have for me to tell you rdquo And that would be fair as there seems to be so much that rsquo s wrong with our world As the story goes The Times received a number of responses but one in particular has endured in its brief brilliance The English writer poet [... more]

When Jesus performed miracles he often commanded those around him not to tell anyone But if God wants everyone to know who he is why did Jesus take such great pains to hide his accomplishments [... more]

Discussing the relationship between science and faith confirming God's existence on the latest episode of Syndicated Radio Show The Cure where host Aimee Cabo speaks with Steven Huff the executive producer of the movie Against The Tide Against The Tide movie - Against the Tide is a new feature-length documentary on the life work and mission of legendary University of Oxford professor mathematician and philosopher Dr John Lennox Lennox has devoted a lifetime in a rigorous investigation of the critical question Do science and history refute the validity of the Bible and the Christian worldview In Against the Tide veteran [... more]

In Job Job's friends respond to his suffering with an urge to appeal to look for answers from the philosophers of yesterday Likewise this world has been shaped molded and skewed by a few philosophers of yesterday In this message Adrian Rogers relays the deeper evil of the theories given from five ghosts that haunt us even to this day [... more]

In Job Job's friends respond to his suffering with an urge to appeal to look for answers from the philosophers of yesterday Likewise this world has been shaped molded and skewed by a few philosophers of yesterday In this message Adrian Rogers relays the deeper evil of the theories given from five ghosts that haunt us even to this day [... more]

Philosophers have long wrestled with the root cause of evil One major cause is our enemy Satan who seeks to destroy in any way he can And yes people can be influenced by the devil to perpetrate evil deeds nbsp Click here to listen Duration [... more]

God is perfect in the fullness of His being He cannot possibly get any better and He will never change for the worse Today R C Sproul continues his study of the Westminster Confession to observe one significant way in which God is not like His creatures 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]

The Prosperity Gospel is a false gospel that God will make you healthy wealthy and prosperous if you just have the faith and sow seed i e give money You've likely seen prosperity leaders like Benny Hinn Kenneth Copeland Creflo Dollar and Joel Osteen on TV preaching about all the good things God has coming your way with some speaking in tongues performing healings and manipulating those who want health and blessings It's easy for Evangelicals to sit back and say We're not part of that craziness But there is a Prosperity Gospel Lite [... more]

Recent Hometown Debates sponsored by the Institute of Political Leadership in Rocky Mount Burlington and Newton highlighted key points of debate involving N C public education Terry Stoops the John Locke Foundation's vice president for research served as a panelist in each debate He summarizes his arguments related to the state's role in local school construction school choice accountability and teacher pay The th-century English philosopher John Locke is known for his influence on the American Founders' political principles Duke University professor Michael Munger says Locke also could be dubbed the first modern economist Munger points to a little-known Locke [... more]