Captivate & Conform

When attempting to disprove the faith, enemies of Christianity—especially Mormons, Jehovah’s Witnesses, and Muslims—take aim at the doctrine of the trinity. This is for good reason, as it is typically a weak point among Christians. The average churchgoer is unprepared to defend it, let alone explain how such a concept is derived from the Bible.

But the trinity can and must be defended. And as one goes about establishing its presence in Scripture, they will in turn expose the contradictions of these false religions.

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If the Christian has freedom in Christ, why does he still fall into sin and do the things he hates? This is the Apostle Paul’s plea in Romans 7:13-20. Is what he is describing the “normal” Christian experience?

Special guest Cliff Boone, former senior pastor of Cedar Crest BFC, answers this question by unpacking the paradigm of Law-Keepers versus Spirit-Walkers.

You can contact Cliff at [email protected].

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To wrap up our series on the fruit of the Spirit, former senior pastor Cliff Boone joins the show to answer what it means to “walk by the Spirit.”

Part 4 of a 4-episode series.

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Many misconceptions exist around the discipline of fasting. Does Scripture command us to do it? If so, for how long? Or is it a practice only reserved for “super devout” Christians?

Resource Recommendation | Ask Pastor John: What Is the Purpose of Fasting? 

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We continue our study of the fruit of the Spirit—the unique qualities of each one and how they fit together to form the singular fruit in a Christian.

Fruits covered:
KINDNESS
GOODNESS
FAITHFULNESS
GENTLENESS
SELF-CONTROL

Part 3 of a 4-episode series.

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The fruit of the Spirit is singular. It’s a package deal. In other words, each one presents itself in the life of a believer, albeit in varying degrees. For the sake of clarity we focus on one at a time, with the recognition that they work together as a whole in a Christian’s life.

Fruits covered:
LOVE
JOY
PEACE
PATIENCE

Part 2 of a 4-episode series.

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On this episode we explore the meaning behind the fruit of the Spirit. It is not a Christian to-do list of active spiritual habits, but a set of characteristics that will naturally grow in the life of a believer and infuse everything they do.

Part 1 of a 4-episode series.

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On Sunday morning, we can often think that all the responsibility resides in the pulpit. We just need to show up. Perhaps we’re a little late, but at least we got our coffee! However, being an expository listener entails much more than relaxing in the pew.

Guests Rick and Keri Whitmire join the show to share how they prepare their minds and hearts to engage with and respond to Sunday sermons.

Resource Recommendation | Listen up!by Christopher Ash

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Should Christ and his gospel be present in every single sermon? To answer this question, one must first understand the purpose of preaching on Sunday morning and the overarching story of Scripture.

Resource Recommendations:
- The Gospel by Numbers by Ligon Duncan
- Preaching Christ in Every Sermon by Fred Malone

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In reformed circles, we hear the term “expository preaching” pretty often. But what does it mean exactly? And how is it different from other styles of preaching?

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