On this episode we pick up where we left our conversation last week on total depravity. We’ll dive deeper into what the Bible says about the condition of man’s heart and how such a seemingly gloomy doctrine can be a blessing in the life of a believer.

Part 2 of a 2-episode series.

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Apart from God, is man capable of doing any good? Or are all actions done without faith like filthy rags before our creator? Despite what culture and other false doctrines teach—that the human heart is only moderately corrupt or basically righteous—Scripture paints a far graver picture of the human condition: totally depraved.

Part 1 of a 2-episode series.

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A few weeks ago, the East Coast experienced an unprecedented event as smoke from Canadian wildfires swept across the region, forcing millions of people to stay indoors. We discuss our takeaways and reflections on the orange smog, namely man’s frailty and God’s sovereignty.

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Before jumping into our first full-length episode, we go over the mission and purpose of Captivate & Conform and give our listeners a taste of what’s to come.

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We finally weren’t too busy so that we could record an episode on busyness...see the problem?

In a culture of packed schedules, increasing activity, and overstimulation, can busyness become an idol? On this episode we discuss the dangers of prioritizing anything before God, including work, family, and hobbies, and our need to reorder our lives around God’s will.

Resource Recommendation | Crazy Busy: A (Mercifully) Short Book about a (Really) Big Problem  by Kevin DeYoung

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In a time when voices of the world risk overwhelming us, we must turn to the local church. Introducing Captivate & Conform, coming June 28, 2023.

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