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Can Christianity be described as a blind faith? It depends on what you mean by "faith." Rather than using a separate definition of faith for religious belief than we use for other concepts, it would be better to use the same definition in all situations. When we do, we find that almost everything contains an element of blind faith.
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Faith is Not Wishing - Greg Koukl
Does unbelief cause someone to spend eternity in Hell? Or is it that we are justly condemned for our sin? The moment sin entered the world, God launched a plan of salvation to bring us back to Himself. It's the sin the keeps us from Him. Not believing in Jesus is just a way of rejecting the only solution we have to be with God forever.
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What is the Gospel - Greg Gilbert
Today, we will provide a high-level overview of calories and energy balance, emphasizing their role in weight management. We discuss the importance of understanding energy balance, the inaccuracy of calorie measurements, and the need to focus on long-term trends rather than daily fluctuations. We conclude with a reminder to prioritize simplicity in health and fitness.
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Bigger, Leaner, Stronger - Mike Matthews
Thinner, Leaner, Stronger - Mike Matthews
This week, we look at the issue of slavery in a biblical context. We will acknowledge the challenge it poses for Christians in reconciling such practices with the concept of a good and loving God. We will argue that God may allow behavior He finds immoral due to the flawed nature of man. We'll take a look at a couple of passages about slavery and talk about the difference between servanthood and slavery. We also cover the idea that God established some controls around slavery to prevent further harm, as a parent would set boundaries around a rebellious teenager's behavior. Ultimately, it seems fair to say that God despised slavery but permitted it with certain limitations.
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Is God a Moral Monster? - Paul Copan
The concept of "undesigned coincidences" in the Bible refers to seemingly incidental details that clarify or resolve ambiguities in other passages. For example, in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke, an apparent inconsistency about Jesus being asked to identify who struck him is resolved as Luke mentions that Jesus was blindfolded. Similarly, unnoticed details about Jacob's relationships with his wives Leah and Rachel, and the significance of Leah's son Judah, hint at deeper meanings in the biblical narrative. These details potentially reflect implicit truths and broaden interpretations.
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Hidden in Plain View - Lydia McGrew, J. Warner Wallace
We all carry certain beliefs, many of which guide our decisions and interactions. While some of these beliefs may be false, the challenge lies in establishing which ones are accurate. Our level of certainty varies across different beliefs, and it's crucial to remain humble and open-minded during discussions. Challenging our beliefs helps refine them and promotes growth. Encouraging respectful dialogue and understanding can lead to a less divided society.
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For years, as a fledgling Christian, I would hear people tell me to "just share the gospel." But what exactly does that mean? Yes, I knew that "gospel" was just Greek for "good news" but I still wasn't sure how this concept applied to talking to other people about it. Finally, after a number of years, I was able to find two excellent examples that helped me understand just exactly what "the gospel" is.
What is the Gospel? - Greg Gilbert
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The most effective type of strength training is one that relies on the natural process of the human body to recover from, and adapt to, stress. When the stress is forcing your body to lift heavy weights, you trigger this stress, recover, adaptation process. This information is not new. Theories upon which this process are based date back almost 100 years. Learn the concepts behind how you can take advantage of this process in order to get stronger.
Starting Strength: Basic Barbell Training, 3rd Edition - Mark Rippetoe
The Barbell Prescription: Strength Training for Life After 40 - Dr. Jonathan Sullivan
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Given many of the toxic interactions we have in our society today, I thought it might be useful to get a better understanding of what the purpose of government is and what "rights" are. Many of the cultural wars nowadays seem to revolve around those concepts and, it seems to me, much of the heat and angry rhetoric can be attributed to the idea that we're not on the same page with regard to these things.
Letters from Our Founding Fathers - Podcast
Introduction to the Constitution - Hillsdale College
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Given many of the toxic interactions we have in our society today, I thought it might be useful to get a better understanding of what the purpose of government is and what "rights" are. Many of the cultural wars nowadays seem to revolve around those concepts and, it seems to me, much of the heat and angry rhetoric can be attributed to the idea that we're not on the same page with regard to these things.
Letters from Our Founding Fathers - Podcast
Introduction to the Constitution - Hillsdale College
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Is the United States a Christian nation? That depends on what you mean by that. While it's true that the United States was not founded in order to be a nation of Christians, it does seem clear that it was intended to be a nation built on Christian values and ideals and, therefore, a Christian nation.
America's God and Country - William Federer
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What is the best thing you can do to stay healthy and live a longer, more productive, more independent life? What is in store for us if we don't do something to get healthier and stronger? We'll take a look at some statistics over the past 100+ years and why they're relevant and what we can do about it. None of us are getting any younger, but if you want to hold off the effects of aging for as long as possible, take a listen and see what you can do about it.
Starting Strength - Mark Rippetoe
The Barbell Prescription - Dr. Jonathon Sullivan, Andy Baker
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It's important to have a strong foundation for your faith. Being prepared is a vital part of making sure you can withstand challenges and doubts that will inevitably come your way. Grow in your faith by growing in your knowledge of God and of the Bible. Here are some resources that can help you:
On Guard - William Lane Craig Tactics - Greg Koukl I Don't Have Enough Faith to be an Atheist - Frank Turek
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Welcome to Heart, Soul, Mind & Strength, a new podcast discussing all of the aspects of being human from a Christian perspective. This will include topics such as; the Bible, theology, apologetics, culture, world-view and even the Constitution. But we'll also cover things like health and fitness, nutrition, strength training and even a little philosophy to round things out.
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