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On today’s program, Christian music artist Michael Tait admits to living a “double life” after accusations surfaced that he had sexually groomed and assaulted multiple young men over the course of a decade. We’ll take a look.

And, Southern Baptist abuse survivor died last week after a brief illness, sending shock waves through the community of abuse reform advocates. Before her death, she took part in a deposition, publicly revealing details of her abuse by an SBC leader. We’ll have details.

Plus, pro-Israel evangelical Johnnie Moore is named chair of a Gaza aid group.

But first, the trustees of Truett McConnell University have called for an investigation into allegations of sexual abuse against a former professor—and placed its president on leave under suspicions that he had helped cover it up. Truett McConnell University President Emir Caner has been placed on administrative leave following a special called meeting of TMU trustees Friday (June 6). The school, affiliated with Georgia Baptists, has been embroiled in controversy following allegations of sexual abuse against a former professor.

The producer for today’s program is Jeff McIntosh. We get database and other technical support from Stephen DuBarry, Rod Pitzer, and Casey Sudduth. Writers who contributed to today’s program include Laura Erlanson, Kathryn Post, Tony Mator, Kim Roberts, Bob Smietana, Yonat Shimron, Shannon Cuthrell, Brittany Smith, and Christina Darnell.

A special thanks to Baptist Press for contributing material for this week’s podcast.

Until next time, may God bless you.

On my walk to catch the train to work a few years ago, I saw a woman with a ferocious looking dog heading toward me. I grew up around pet dogs, so I’m usually not afraid of furry friends, but this one looked menacing. As the dog got closer, he barked at me. I tried to laugh it off. But then he lunged at me, so I screamed. Thankfully, the dog couldn’t harm me because he couldn’t reach me. His owner held on tightly to his leash.

That scary encounter reminded me that as believers in Jesus, Satan is also “on a leash” but waiting to attack if we give him the opportunity. In 1 Peter, the apostle Peter warns us, “Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour” (v. 8). He growls and snarls and lunges at us to try to scare and intimidate us and to paralyze us with fear, but we can stand firm in our faith and resist him (v. 9).

When you feel the enemy taunting or tempting you, remember this: he’s no match for Jesus. We can cry out to Him and He’ll help us. He “will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast” (v. 10).

When we’re under spiritual attack, we can choose faith over fear because Jesus is always with us.

Sermon Overview

Scripture Passage: Psalm 128

Perhaps the most difficult and profoundly rewarding role a man could ever commit to is being a good Dad. The faith of our fathers is what leads our families through the minefield of today’s world.

Psalm 128 describes a faithful father in four ways.

First, it is his character.

If you fear God, you will walk in the way of God. Though we will inevitably make mistakes, we can be fathers who leave a legacy of integrity.

“When you eat the labor of your hands, you shall be happy, and it shall be well with you.” (Psalm 128:2).

Second, a godly father loves his companion—his faithful, fruitful wife.

“Your wife shall be like a fruitful vine in the very heart of your house…” (Psalm 128:3a).

If the wife is the vine, you, as a wise father, understand it is your job to take care of your wife’s love and needs, so she may meet the needs of your children and your household.

Third, a godly father leads his children.

“...your children like olive plants all around your table” (Psalm 128:3b).

In the Bible, olives symbolize fruitfulness and righteousness. This verse is a beautiful picture of how a godly father’s righteousness is reproduced through his children.

A good father learns consistency in discipline and cultivates his children through quality time.

Finally, a godly father leaves a legacy.

“The Lord bless you out of Zion, and may you see the good of Jerusalem all the days of your life. Yes, may you see your children’s children” (Psalm 128:5-6).

A generation raised by strong, God-fearing fathers makes a strong nation. America will not be changed until our families are changed; and our families will not be changed until the fathers are changed.

Adrian Rogers says, “You can’t do anything about your ancestors, but you can do something about your descendants.”

As fathers, we have an opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of our children, and our children’s children; let us not waste it.

Apply it to your life

Are you leading your family with character—do you love your wife and lead your children on the paths of righteousness? Consider the legacy you are leaving behind.

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Today on BOLD STEPS, Pastor Mark Jobe and his son Josiah team up to share an important Father’s Day message about the power of a father’s blessing. For many this weekend, we’ll be honoring our dads, but there are also a lot of listeners for whom the word “Father” doesn’t evoke happy feelings.  Mark is going to talk about what it means to both live in the blessing OR the vacuum of having a father present.

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In this episode, Paul discusses the dangers of greed and the right

attitude toward wealth. He advises slaves to respect their masters,

and those with Christian masters should serve them well. False

teachers are criticized for thinking godliness is a way to gain

wealth. Paul emphasizes contentment and warns against the desire

to be rich, which leads to many evils. Paul concludes by charging

Timothy to guard his faith against false teachings and to pursue

righteousness