Captivate & Conform

On this third installment on the Doctrine of God, we return to two attributes of classical Christian thought on God’s unity: divine singularity and divine simplicity.

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“Church planting” is a term often thrown around but never mentioned in the Bible. So, what exactly is it and why should every church participate in it?
David Gundrum, Director of Church Extension Ministries, joins the show to answer these questions and more. He emphasizes that church planting is the primary way the kingdom of God advances, in communities and across nations.

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Dr. Mark Farnham returns to the show to explain why Christians must be prepared to face the ethical issues of our day. But to do this well, Christians must stand on a biblical foundation.
Mark your calendar for the upcoming conference Christian Ethics in a Post-Christian World on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at Cedar Crest BFC. Learn more and register.

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Research shows Gen Z (14-27-year-olds) is leaving the church at alarming rates. Why is this? Curt Cutler, Director of Victory Valley Camp, joins the show to share how the church can re-engage and reach this increasingly lost and wandering generation.
WINTER BLAST (February 2025): Learn more and sign up here.
Goliath Capital Campaign: Victory Valley is in need of a new high ropes course.

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Does God change? Does he depend in any way upon humans, creatures that he created? How is God beyond comprehension, yet still knowable?
All these questions interact with God’s divine attributes. Take a listen as we unpack his attributes, like aseity and immutability, in this second installment on the Doctrine of God series.

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Dan Waterman is a former elder and current teacher at Cedar Crest who is experienced in political theology and philosophy. He joins the show to give a few final reminders to Christians before they vote—and why they should.
ARTICLE: Christian Conscience & the 2024 Presidential Election

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Most Christians know of Martin Luther, the legendary Augustinian monk who sparked the Protestant Reformation. But what of the other reformers who paved the way before him? Does the church fully appreciate what the movement accomplished, what it has passed down to Christians today?
Rick Whitmire joins the show to discuss all this and more.
Resource Recommendation | In the Year of Our Lord by Sinclair Ferguson

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As goes a marriage, goes the family. And as goes the family, goes the church. With this in mind, it’s vital that the church protects this sacred and increasingly attacked institution.
Special guest Fred Jacoby, a marriage counselor with more than 20 years of experience, joins the show to share six attributes of a godly marriage.
Register for Fred’s Designed2bMine Marriage Seminar at Cedar Crest (November 15-16, 2024). Cost is $25 per couple.

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Last week during GO Conference, we hosted our first live recording with an audience! Take a listen as we interview a veteran panel on translation and missions.

After this conversation, you’ll walk away more appreciative of the Bible in your own language.

Watch the Radius International short film.

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Lifting your voice in song isn’t optional for Christians. In fact, we’re called to “make a joyful noise” unto the Lord (Ps. 98:4). Since singing is an integral part of the faith, we should understand why we sing and how to discern through different types of music.

Guests Luke and Ben Walters join the show to help us think through music’s role in the life of a believer.

Resource Recommendation | Rhythms of Grace by Mike Cosper

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