More than one billion people around the world speak English as a second language. But they don’t speak it well and live in cultures where information is passed along orally. So how do we get God’s Word into their minds and hearts? Special guest Ian Bultman will help explain that and how you are or…
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It has a complicated history, but knowing something about feminism's ideological genealogy is important to discerning its usefulness to the Christian life. This episode will provide a brief overview of feminism's history and some pastoral reflections on its foundations. Resources: God's Design for Man and Woman: A Biblical-Theological Survey – Andreas J. Kostenberger & Margaret…
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The reliability of the Bible is contested in every generation. Every generation has to find ways to provide sound reasons for believing its truthfulness. This episode will highlight three reasons the New Testament in particular ought to be believed. Resources: Why I Trust the Bible: Answers to Real Questions and Doubts People Have about the…
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Religious liberty is a “culture war” issue these days. It's often discussed in civics classes, but is it a biblical and theological concept? You might be surprised to find out how many biblical motifs are connected to this subject. Resources: Politics after Christendom: Political Theology in a Fractured World – David VanDrunen Political Church: The Local…
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On September 10, countless cameras captured the shocking and brutal assassination of Charlie Kirk. Though his life was cut short, he left behind noble examples that continue to inspire. For Christians, walking through this tragedy presents an opportunity to learn how to face moments of evil with wisdom and faith.
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The commonalities and differences between Roman Catholicism and Protestantism will likely be equally surprising to those not well-versed in what each believes. While this episode won't hit every detail, it's a good starting point to make some necessary distinctions. Resources: Catechism of the Catholic Church 40 Questions About Roman Catholicism – Gregg Allison Talking with Catholics…
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Prayer is something Christians mention often, yet it remains mysterious. We tell ourselves we need to pray more, but what exactly is it and how are we supposed to do it? Resources: Praying the Bible – Donald S. Whitney
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Artificial Intelligence is all the rage these days. Some people are excited about it. Others are suspicious. Can it be useful to the global church? In this episode Dr. Don Barger surveys the role AI is having in Bible translation. Resources: https://missional.ai https://wycliffe.org https://www.sil.org https://unitedbiblesocieties.org https://btconference.org The Brian Dainsberg Podcast is taking the summer off…
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In vitro fertilization has been in the news lately. It could be argued it's a subject the church fell asleep on. So, as Christians, how shall we think about this? Resources: https://www.str.org/ https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/ivf-created-embryos/
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Can you be an intelligent scientific thinker and still believe in God? Or has science “killed God?” There are limitations to science some people may not be aware of. This podcast will cover four of those. Resources: The Reason for God – Tim Keller Reasonable Faith: Christian Truth and Apologetics – William Lane Craig
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