The election is over! How do Christians put everything into the right perspective?Also, are you a Christian atheist?Listen here:Or download this episode by right-clicking here.Here’s a link to Wyman Richardson’s very thoughtful blog post.Read 1 Peter 1:17-21.

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NFTW #021--A "Kingdom of God" perspective on the election; Are you a Christian atheist?

One church closed last Sunday so that its attendees could “be” the church. What would it mean if we all were committed to living out a New Testament faith?Also, are you trying to squeeze yourself into a life that doesn’t fit you anymore? Listen to the podcast here: Or download by right-clicking here. Here’s the Christian Post article I read. And, here’s 1 Peter 1:13-17 from Bible Gateway.

NFTW #020--Doing church vs. being the church; Becoming who you are...

Christians have an opportunity to end a lot of suffering in the world. But we'll have to change the way we use our money. Will we do it?Also, do you have false beliefs that get between you and God?Listen to the podcast here:Or right-click here to download!Here is the ABP article I quote from...

NFTW #019--How Christians use their money; Your false beliefs may be dragging you down!

Some pastors are endorsing presidential candidates from the pulpit. How would Jesus handle this? How can Peter say that we can “greatly rejoice” during times of suffering and hardship?Download this episode here.Listen to it here:Here's the link to the AP article I mentioned.1 Peter 1:6-9

NFTW #018--Campaigning from the pulpit; Having joy during hard times

We need to pray for believers in India.A new survey causes me to ask: What should we be spending our money on?Also, What does God keep for us?Listen here:Right-click here to download this podcast!Here is the story on the trouble in India.This is the story of the survey on what churches are raising money for.

NFTW #017--What are we spending our money ?; What is God keeping for us?

Can Christians depend on government to change what's wrong with the world?Also, I've got news: God is finished with you!Click on the post title to download this bit of digital perfection, or click here to listen:I can't find the link to the Christian Post story. If you can find it, you're doing better than I am...

NFTW #016--Do Christians and politics mix?; God is finished with you!

Which type of ministry honors God more: big evangelistic campaigns, or building relationships that lead to evangelism?Also, the reality is that we are God's adopted children. What does that mean?2 Stories from bpnews.net: Relationships key to college ministries Jesus calls us to sow as we goTo download the podcast, just right-click on the post title.Or, listen here:

NFTW # 015--Relationships; Adopted by God!

There's a fight between emotion and doctrine. Which side are you on?And, Jesus said the kingdom of God is inside us. What does that mean?Listen here:Or, download the episode by right-clicking on the post title...

NFTW #014--Emotion vs. Doctrine; What does kingdom life look like?

Atheists are getting bolder and more militant. How should Christians respond?Also, which candidate should Christians be putting their trust in?Listen here:Or, click on the post title to download the podcast...

NFTW #013--Pushing back against the atheists; Who/What are you trusting in?

Most Christians believe that homosexuality is wrong. How do believers live out their faith in a culture that celebrates "alternative lifestyles?"Also, once another believer's sin is exposed, how should other Christians respond?Listen here:Or, you can click on the post title to download the podcast.Here is one article I used: On the California court case, look here.

NFTW #012--Living in a post-Christian world; What do we do with a fallen believer?

After a long hiatus, I'm finally back with a new podcast! In this episode, I'll try to figure out why men don't like to go to church. Also, what does Jesus' mission, described in Luke 4, tell us about how we interact with people?Listen to this fun, action-filled extravaganza by clicking this post's title, or you can click on the play button here:Here's a link to the article on attracting men to church.

NFTW #011--Why don't men go to church? We're on a mission from God...

In this episode, we look at whether Christians should buy products made in China, a country where the government imprisons, tortures, and even kills Christians.Also, there's good news for all of us. God has promised to work on us until He's made us the people He wants us to be!Here are links to the stuff I mentioned:China stories: here and here and here.The Grace Roots blog.Listen to the podcast here:

NFTW #010--Buying China-made products; Good news: God is at work in us!

Listen to the podcast here!Here are the books I talk about in this episode:The Church in the House by Robert FittsUnder the Overpass by Mike YankoskiTo Own a Dragon by Donald Miller and John MacMurrayA Tale of Three Kings by Gene EdwardsThe Insider by Jim Petersen and Mike ShamyKingdom Triangle by J. P. MorelandGo forth and buy!Let me know what you think...

NFTW #009--Christian books that make great Christmas gifts!

Listen to it now!This week we'll jump into the controversy surrounding Christians shopping at stores that celebrate the "Holidays" instead of Christmas. My question is this: is that the most important consideration for Christians this Christmas season?Also, how does God reveal Himself in our lives through other believers?Here are some links to the Christmas shopping dilemma:The Christian Post article. Here's how Chinese Christians celebrate.The Naughty and Nice list.Joel's great post on openness and vulnerability got me thinking about Galatians 6.Let me know what you think!

NFTW #008--Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays?; Bearing each others burdens

Listen to it now!This is the first real podcast that's going out to everyone. You can hear it by clicking here, or on the title of this post.Here's the info on the music I used:The intro/outro music was from Jacques Grant.The cool classical/style guitar was by Deyo.The stories came from these sources:Our first news story was at Christian Post.com.The second one came from The Barna Group.More later. Let me know what you think...

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