Manhood and masculinity are distorted in modern culture, and Christian men often struggle to know how to live. Too often, even churches are trading biblical truths of godly manhood for the lies of this world. Those who suffer the consequences of these failures are often the wives and children who are robbed of the leadership of a godly man in their lives. Join Phil and Danny as they discuss the challenges of pursuing spiritual maturity as a man.  What Scripture-based solutions to the needs of men can the church provide?

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Christian pastors, churches, and ministries are dividing over sexuality and gender issues today. Why? Danny and Phil discuss the roots of the contemporary confusion in the church, and focus on the key issue: Is the Bible really your authority, or not? How we answer this question affects both our response to contemporary sexual immorality, and our assurance of salvation.

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Danny and Phil discuss what happened to the faith of a nation during Israel’s conquest of the Promised Land, and how it shows that spiritual vitality can be quickly lost. There is a lesson here for parents: Don't take your children's spiritual lives for granted! Invest in them while they are young.

Danny and Phil discuss Phil's recent trip to Israel, focusing on just a few of the sites visited, and the way the existence of Israel, and archaeological findings, exhibit both the existence of God and the truth of the Bible. 

With all the cultural craziness swirling around us, how can Christians stand strong? Danny and Phil discuss the unique role of the Bible in resisting the moral relativism and subjective "truths" that are unraveling our society. God's Word is more important to our lives today than ever!

How should Christians respond to the bizarre lunacy of our culture? Many are aggressively 'shaking their fists' in the face of God. We are prone to get depressed, or angry, but God has called us to a higher path: Suffering.

How should Christians respond to the bizarre lunacy of our culture? Many are aggressively 'shaking their fists' in the face of God. We are prone to get depressed, or angry, but God has called us to a higher path: Suffering.  

Hosts: Danny Woodward & Pastor Phil Congdon

The percentage of Americans who see the Bible as the actual Word of God has dropped to 20%, a new all-time low according to Gallup. For the first time, significantly more Americans view the Bible as not being divinely inspired than as the literal Word of God. Even several Christian organizations and denominations who have historically held to an inerrant view of Scripture seem to be teetering on the brink of giving in to more liberal theologies. Phil and Danny take a closer look at one reason this trend is growing in our culture. In the near-term, the trend may not change, but the believer should not fear! Rest Assured: When God gave us His Word, He didn't lie and He didn't stutter.

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In the second podcast of this two-part series, Pastor Phil talks with Misty Fraker about her life journey, starting with getting married young, divorce, and a search for purpose in life...all leading ultimately, in God's gentle providence, to a deep appreciation for His sufficient grace.

In this first of a two-part series, Pastor Phil talks with Misty Fraker about her life journey, from a religiously-divided home, to faith in Christ at a young age, then multiple challenges of abuse, family breakdown, and multiple moves. Through it all -- in hindsight, the gracious providence of God can be seen.