Captivate & Conform

Dr. Mark Farnham joins the show to tackle the big questions, including evolution, AI, and the problem of evil and suffering.

For more information and answers to these topics, register for Answering the Big Questions conference on March 7, 2026 in Ephrata, PA.

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Pastors Chris and Jason continue their discussion of complementarianism in the home, turning to women’s roles.

They address cultural misconceptions about work and children and call husbands and wives to embrace God’s design for the household—not because either spouse is particularly worthy but because God is pleased by it.

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Pastor Chris and Pastor Jason continue unpacking a biblical theology of gender, focusing on complementarian roles in the home. They also answer questions submitted by the audience on singleness and infertility.

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This special episode features the closing session given by Dr. Mark Farnham at Christian Ethics in a Post-Christian World. He urges biblical prudence, wisdom, and moderation when it comes to engaging with the digital world that inundates us.

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Special guest Dr. Jim Newheiser joins the show to give a preview into what he’ll be teaching on at our upcoming conference Marriage: Faithfulness in a Fallen World (February 28, 2026).

Register for the conference.

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Modern culture seeks to erase distinctions between men and women, seen in trends like transgenderism and terms such as “birthing people.” While most evangelicals reject these ideas and affirm God’s creation of male and female, many churches stop short of addressing God-designed roles.

Pastor Chris and Pastor Jason return to Genesis to explore a biblical theology of gender roles rooted in creation, not cultural trends.

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Get to know Cameron Webb, the new Assistant Pastor over Student Ministry.

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We’re taking a break until 2026! Have a merry Christmas and see you next year 🎆

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For the past several months Pastor Jules has been suffering from somewhat of a mystery ailment (although the doctors’ original hypothesis was correct from the start) that left him practically immobile and in chronic pain.

In this episode, he takes time to bring our listeners up to speed on this health event and the lessons God has taught him along the way.

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Whether the unforgiving Atlantic Ocean, New England’s winter, or rampant starvation and disease, the Pilgrims endured extreme trials and yet epitomized Paul’s command to “give thanks in all circumstances” (1 Thess. 5:18).

On this special episode, Dan Waterman revisits the “First Thanksgiving,” recounting the Pilgrims’ miraculous story and reflecting on their unwavering gratitude to God.

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