Episodes

  • Conversational Apologetics with Michael Ramsden
    Feb 21 2025

    The modern notion of Apologetics is often thought of as someone bringing philosophical ideas into a battle of wits, with the only thing coming from it being murkiness. The Bible calls for all Christians to be prepared to give a defense of their faith. How can we, as ordinary lay people, best understand and apply this command?

    Listen in to learn more in this message from Michael Ramsden or read this article online here.

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    28 mins
  • Does a Red-Faced God Sing the Blues? Emotions, Divine Suffering, and Biblical Interpretation
    Feb 7 2025

    Is being jealous – red faced – a divine perfection? How can God be a God of love if the Old Testament seems to describe Him as jealous, angry, and ruthless?

    Learn more in this message by Kevin Vanhoozer narrated by Aimee Riegert. Read this article online.

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    20 mins
  • William Wilberforce and His Circle of Friends
    Jan 24 2025

    Many are aware of the accomplishments of William Wilberforce and his successful initiatives to abolish slavery and introduce institutional reforms in the United Kingdom. What is not known, however, is that his work is indebted to his closest friends, the ‘Clapham Sect,’ a group of men and women dedicated to being instruments of social and moral welfare. This underground group was highly influential in ingraining Christian principles into British Institutions and government. Learn more in this message narrated by Aimee Riegert.

    Read this article online.

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    14 mins
  • Time With God
    Jan 10 2025

    Join J.I. Packer, in a past interview with CSLI, reflected on his daily walk with God. Packer covered his schedule, his insights, and revealed how he kept God at the forefront of all his actions during his daily walk with God.

    Learn more in this audio message narrated by Aimee Riegert. Read this article online.

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    17 mins
  • The Priority of Prayer
    Dec 27 2024

    The Kingdom of God moves forward through Prayer. The Holy Spirit and our prayers to God contain incredible power to bring God’s will. Old Testament patriarchs, the early Church, and Jesus especially, show us and tell us how to pray. We must lean into this power. Praying takes our limited and rational vision of life, and opens our minds to God’s wonderous, glorified plan.

    Read this article online here.

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    12 mins
  • First Steps to Loving and Understanding Our Jewish Neighbors
    Dec 13 2024

    The Jewish people make up less than one percent of the population, yet their impact on the world and culture is undeniable. Read how Dr. Newman, a Messianic Jew, describes how the Jewish people see the world and why that is important when talking about the matters of pain, pride, pleasure, and promise.

    Read this article online here.

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    19 mins
  • From Politics to Pampers - A Stay at Home Mom's Story
    Nov 15 2024

    Once you realize your own worth hinges on Christ and not your resumé, you are freed up to love and appreciate others — regardless of their job or standing in life. A stay-at-home mom shares lessons learned in her journey from "politics to pampers."

    Read this article online here.

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    10 mins
  • The Faith of Jonathan Edwards
    Nov 1 2024

    Eighteenth century philosopher and theologian, Jonathan Edwards, speaks to us today as convincingly as several centuries ago. Learn more about the life and faith of one of America's greatest philosophers and theologians. Read the full article here.

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    11 mins