Seeking Health with Josiah Meyer: Recent Episodes

Josiah Meyer

~ Seek health, find God, and ministries will find you! ~

So often we get that order backwards: cling to ministry, loose sight of God...and health erodes.

This is a podcast about getting that order right: seeking health, finding God, and letting life purpose/ministries/legacy find us.

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Josiah Meyer B.A., M.A., has been in ministry for over fifteen years. He is a PhD candidate and has been a blogger and writer since 2008.

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More on my beliefs, including the Apostle's Creed, church hypocrisy, and legalism

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More on controversial beliefs, including LGBTQ, and Islam

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a roundup of some of my beliefs on a variety of controversial issues.

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Thinking about freedom of speech/assembly in this unusual time

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An important key for understanding the pandemic.

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The pandemic has taken from us. We all grieve differently.

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Emotions are not sinful.

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Thoughts on a global pandemic

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A podcast on EMDR, Neural Feedback, Hypnotherapy, Talk-Therapy, and Nouthetic Counselling.

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A podcast on where I've been, where I am, and where I'm going during this season of life.

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Keeping calm in stormy and uncharted waters. Insights from Scriptures, psychology, and contemporary science.

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How can you care for someone struggling with anxiety, depression, PTSD, or other mental health issues? Here is a fresh look at the Parable of the Good Samaritan, which considers the psychological toll of trauma

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In a "non-binary" world, what can it mean that archetypes are inflexible? What about those who do not fit the mold?

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It is a historical fact that Jesus existed. But can His life also have archetypal and mythological significance?

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...about the scholarship on the Historical Jesus, and the dating of the New Testament.

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How God, my kind Father, saved me...from kidnappings, PTSD, and...

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A sermon about getting along with difficult people.

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A fresh look at the idea of God.

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An honest and intellectual look at the problem of Pain.

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Jesus cares about that little child deep inside of you.

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Some thoughts on the importance of structure and order in raising littles.

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That time that Dr. Norman Geisler explained ineffability, impassibility and divine simplicity to me.

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"We were the sort of creatures that aught not live..."

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Dr. Curta is a well respected historian, who also grew up in communist Romania. In interview, he discusses both his intellectual, and experiential engagement with Marxism.

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The much-anticipated conclusion of my series on Marxism.

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Liberalism is not always all bad. Christianity in politics is not always all good. Together, we have made a great team.

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Some answers to the most common defence of Marxism.

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A survey of Marxist theory.

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How Enlightenment thought provided the foundations for Marxism.

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Some further thoughts on weight loss

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One month in, here are some thoughts about keeping my 50lb off.

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"Don't Be a Victim"...and other sage advice from Jordan Peterson, as well as some excellent tips, tools and apps that...

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Reconsidering some cherished assumptions about "devotions"

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"Be anxious for nothing"...on militarizing peace, as a soldier against anxiety

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If "iron sharpens iron" then sometimes you will need to forgive when your spouse rubs you the wrong way!

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Some thoughts on Church Unity

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For Paul, religion is about Joy: and he passionately warns about 4 enemies that would steal it!

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This week we look at three role models of the faith, that Paul puts forward to illustrate what he has been saying to the Philippians, about sharing their faith, and living out their faith. […]

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Some thoughts of Calvinism, from Philippians 2:13

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In our fourth sermon in the series, we are starting to see a theme emerge: Paul wants the Philippians to DO something (to “share the gospel”) but he also wants […]

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Join us for our winter-storm live stream sermon! You can watch above, listen below, or subscribe to my podcast. God bless!   Topic: “Together for the Gospel” Application Questions: HOW […]

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You would think that all pastors would be the paradigm of emotional maturity. But Paul writes about some pastors that are petty, mean-spirited, and competitive. What can we learn from them?

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Paul's introduction and prayer, in which he lays out the major themes of the book.

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"Why should I care about some old book written by pre-scientific humanity?"

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Do we need a priest/pastor/church to have access to God?

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His insights are profound. But are they Christian?

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An overview of ancient and medieval philosophy, before the begin of Modern philosophy.

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Sick of religion? So was Jesus! Matthew 23 is His critique of the legalism, hypocrisy, and religious nonsense that He saw in His day...and in ours!

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Is it Biblical to believe that everything is always getting worse all of the time?

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While presenting recently at Straffordville Evangelical Mennonite Church, I was asked to also teach adult sunday-school. s   180527_001

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Just about everyone agrees that we should forgive. But how can one truly forgive? And how can one forgive from the heart? That was the topic of my recent sermon, “Forgiveness.” Watch or listen below, […]

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Facebook/social media is a great servant...but can be a terrible master! Here are some thoughts I recently recorded for my podcast, on keeping social media within some healthy limits.

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We know Jesus as many things: Son of God, Saviour, teacher, healer, religious leader. But have you stopped to consider Jesus as a leader? Join me as I explore the three […]

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At a missions conference, the organizer asked speakers, "Tell us what missions is REALLY like. What is the inside story?" Here is my best attempt to summarize our 5 years, while sharing the true highs and lows of missionary life.

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Who exactly is Jordan Peterson? Join me as I discuss first impressions of this interesting, rising Canadian figure.

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How Augustine was shaped by, and shaped, Neoplatonism (aka Plotinus' thought).

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A detailed study of an important, but little-known philosopher, who had a huge impact on Augustine, and through him on Western Christianity.

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From the Maccabees to the destruction of Jerusalem, with detailed description of the Judaism of Jesus' day.

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A detailed look at the situation of the Jewish People in the 400 years before Jesus.

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Did Jesus rise bodily from the grave? Is there evidence for this fact? CAN there even be historical evidence for an event such as this? Join me as I discuss David Hume, William Lane Craig, and contemporary scholarship on the Historical Jesus.

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7 proofs for intelligent design in recent science.

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Part two of “Finding God in your Spiritual Desert.” In this devotional-type podcast, you can download the pdf-version, or scroll down to read along. PDF – Finding God in your […]

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What's a Christian to do when they go through a "dry spell" in their walk?

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Reflections on liturgies, communion, and infant baptism.

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On the growing rift within Anglicanism over LGBTQ, and the small group of conservative Canadian Anglicans, named ANIC.

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An overview of Liberalism, Fundamentalism, and the "good news" of Christianity.

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Aquinas was a game changer, setting up a new way to see the relation between philosophy and theology.

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How do theology and philosophy relate? For some, what is true in one realm may not be true in another.

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Central to both Catholic AND Protestant theology, Augustine's solution continues to be very relevant today!

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"What hath Athens to do with Jerusalem?" Tertullian, perhaps the first great "conservative" of the church, rejected Greek Philosophy. But was he consistent?

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"We love, because He first loved us." (1 John 4:19)

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"Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your heart be troubled, nor let it be fearful." John 14:27

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A sermon on the heart of parenting, from a Biblical perspective.

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A sermon on the "Health & Wealth" Gospel, and how it affects our lives, and our reading of Scriptures.

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A sermon on nine of the most common objections raised by skeptics.

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This is the question-and-answer period following my seminar on Old Testament Difficulties.

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Everyone loves Jesus. But what does one do with all of the wars, evil, absurdities, and immorality in the Old Testament? Tools and methods I use to interpret the OT, as a conservative Christian.

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How should philosophy and theology interact? Some early Christians tried to put theology UNDER philosophy.

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The great disciple of Plato

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Plato in greater detail.

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An overview of the life and works of the great philosopher.

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The first of the three great philosophers.

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Is all in motion, or is nothing in motion?

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Of Earth, Wind and Water.

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An overview and introduction to the series on philosophy.

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Five or so reasons it's good for Christians to study philosophy.

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If Jesus called Himself the "Son of Man," why do we call Him the "Son of God"?

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Augustine's famous "Confessions"summarized, with historical and personal notes.

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The incredible impact that St. Augustine had on me, at three critical junctures of my life.

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Are we saved by faith, works, or some combination of both?

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After-class discussion on Josephus, sources, and other topics.

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Examining the claims made by the DaVinci code, today’s class will dig deep into archaeology, critical methods, and Historical Jesus studies to find the truth about the origins of Christianity. […]

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Examining the claims made by the DaVinci code, today’s class will dig deep into archaeology, critical methods, and Historical Jesus studies to find the truth about the origins of Christianity. […]

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Let’s face it: there’s some difficult stuff in the Old Testament. Violence, weird laws, weird people, and a God that is not what we were expecting. Here’s some tools on how […]

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Examining the pro's and con's of the three major evangelical positions on creationism.

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"Fine Tuning," or "Teleological" Argument. Evidence for design in the Big Bang, Evolution, and everything in between!

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Some thoughts on prayer from James 1:4-8

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How can a humble God receive worship? And why should it be central to our faith and lives?

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Click here to listen to the Q n A session following the class, as well as some after-class discussions with students.

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William Lane Craig's "Kalam Cosmological Argument" shows how the Big Bang proves God!

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Additional thoughts on the Problem of Pain.

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How can a loving God allow evil, suffering, and pain?

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On a quest for my Father.

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How do you view the lost?

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How can a good God allow natural evil?

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Further discussion on the moral argument with students.

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Combining the best of C.S. Lewis and William Lane Craig, this class looks at one of the major classical arguments for God.

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A survey of the five major ways that people have approached life over the last 2,500 years of Western History.

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Official course on Apologetics. Seeks to lay a foundation of the concept and practice of defending the faith.

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This post is an informal discussion time, recorded at the first service, before preaching the sermon, “Is it okay to get paid for ministry.” –> Remember you can subscribe to my […]

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What about Paul? Tent-making? George Müler? Answers to these and other questions in this sermon, and 12-page blog-post on receiving money in ministry.

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Post-modernity, Modernity & Pre-Modernity.       If you enjoyed this sermon, please subscribe to my sermons podcast in iTunes. You may also want to follow my theology podcast, my YouTube channel, or my Twitter. […]

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In what sense can we say a worldview is better than another?       If you enjoyed this sermon, please subscribe to my sermons podcast in iTunes. You may also want […]

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I learned of God from my parents. Does that make my beliefs invalid?       If you enjoyed this sermon, please subscribe to my sermons podcast in iTunes. You may also […]

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A brief introduction to the important concept of “worldview.”     If you enjoyed this sermon, please subscribe to my sermons podcast in iTunes. You may also want to follow my theology podcast, […]

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Some argue that we aught not do Apologetics. A look at the objections and cautions.   If you enjoyed this sermon, please subscribe to my sermons podcast in iTunes. You may also […]

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And so it begins! The first in a monumental series on Apologetics.       If you enjoyed this sermon, please subscribe to my sermons podcast in iTunes. You may also want […]

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Some additional thoughts, including, “What if I DON’T experience the Holy Spirit?”     If you enjoyed this sermon, please subscribe to my sermons podcast in iTunes. You may also want to […]

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Would you abandon your faith if all the science was against it? A discussion of Pannenberg’s theory of “Properly Basic Beliefs,” and Reformed Epistemology.       If you […]

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On September 15, I will begin teaching a 12-week course on Apologetics. To hear a five-minute teaser of what you can expect, listen here. The culmination of over a decade […]

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Follow up on podcast “The Egg.” Some thoughts on time and God’s nature.     If you enjoyed this sermon, please subscribe to my sermons podcast in iTunes. You may also want […]

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A wrap-up post including: the Dangers of Ministry & Money, Why I care about this issue, and the pro's and con's of various models.

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The heart of the issue: how did Paul fund his extraordinary ministry?

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In this sermon, I survey my testimony, while also explaining how to be saved using the "Roman's Road" and the "Wordless Book."

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How did God’s workers earn their living in the Old Testament?

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Where angels fear to tread: let's talk about ministry & money!

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Podcast version of a subject I did a research paper on. To listen, click below. To read, click  here. If you liked this podcast, don’t forget to subscribe in iTunes […]

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In this difficult & heartfelt podcast, I feel I have put to bed some of the most difficult questions in relation to the validity of the Bible.

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Could we update the Chicago Statement…?  

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Ok, so what does inerrancy MEAN exactly?

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What do Dr. Who, Stargate, Sliders, MIB and Star Trek all have in common? They all point to God. Listen to find out why. As always, subscribe to my podcast […]

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How does science relate to faith? A new way to frame an old question.

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Generally considered the quintessential response of Fundamentalists to Liberalism, J. Gresham's book "Christianity & Liberalism" is a modern classic and one of the most important books in my own spiritual development.

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Founder of three of the word's great religion, our Father Abraham found...something. Something very important. What was it? Watch or listen to my sermon to find out.