American religion is increasingly described by what it isn't. This includes the church, who increasingly describes itself as nondenominational. But what is a nondenominational church and why do they all seem different in the exact same ways?

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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints is America's homegrown religion. We all know a little bit about them, but what do they actually believe? How did this church start? Are they just another Christian denomination or a completely different worldview?

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There is more to nature than you may have imagined and our call to care for it is greater than you may have thought. God loves what he has made and has put it into your care.

Separating the Old and New Testaments is a period of silence— both because God does not speak and many Bibles do not describe the 400 years between Malachi and Mathew. But "silent" does not mean "unimportant." In these 400 years, the world changes and sets the stage of the coming of the Messiah.

What does it mean to have a relationship with God? Answering that question can feel abstract, so we often reply with practices like reading our Bible or praying. But the truth is, there is much more to our relationship with God than spiritual disciplines. It is best summed up in a single word: covenant.

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We all know what Christmas is about (hint: it happened in a manger), but what does it mean for the world? Wand why has the church largely been the biggest opposer of Christmas? When we look at the history of Christmas, we find some surprising answers and a beautiful new way to look at the most wonderful time of the year.

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Thanksgiving gets overshadowed, and I get it why. Christmas is hard to compete with. But maybe after listening to this episode, you will see thanksgiving in a new way.

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Exploring God's glory (with the help of Albert Einstein) reveals the deeper reality of our universe and the greater purpose for our lives.

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In our final episode covering the wisdom books, Drew dives into the songbooks of the Bible. The musical musings plumb the depths of our emotions and relationships, revealing a new dimension of wisdom that we seldom consider.

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There is wisdom in suffering, though we often try to avoid it. God has not abandoned us in our pain, but has given us two books—Job and Ecclesiastes—to help us make sense of our circumstances and place in the world. In the end, what we can learn from our struggles might surprise you...

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