Contending for the Word

On today's Contending for the Word show, Dave and Marcia consider the influence of Dallas Willard, his teaching on Scripture, salvation, discernment, contemplative spirituality, and what Scripture teaches about these subjects, among other topics on this new show. What You'll Hear on This Episode • The influence of Dallas Willard. • Dallas Willard's teaching on Scripture, salvation, ecumenicalism, discernment, and contemplative spirituality. • What Scripture teaches about itself, salvation, discernment, and spiritual growth. About Today's Guest Before becoming a Christian, Marcia Montenegro was involved for many years in Eastern spiritual beliefs (Hindu and Buddhist), New Age, and Occult practices. She was also a certified, professional astrologer who taught Astrology for several years and served as chairperson of the Astrology Board of Examiners (ABE) and President of the Astrological Society in Atlanta, GA. She has articles published in various magazines and written chapters included in books on the New Age and Occult topics. Marcia has a Master's Degree in Religion from Southern Evangelical Seminary, Charlotte, NC. Marcia's CANA website is http://www.christiananswersnewage.com/ Subscribe to Contend for the Word wherever you find podcasts: Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/contending-for-the-word/id1704686636?mt=2&ls=1 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/02aGgEF6NGt2dkmWH57jTQ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace Thank you for listening or watching this episode of Contending for the Word.

In this engaging episode of Contending for the Word, Justin Peters discusses the significant interaction between Joe Rogan and Christian apologist Wesley Huff, which brought the message of Jesus' bodily resurrection to a vast audience. Peters examines Huff's theological responses, emphasizing the historical and biblical credibility of Christ's resurrection, which is foundational to the Christian faith. He critiques common secular and moralistic interpretations, underscoring the transformative truth that Jesus' resurrection was not merely symbolic but a historical reality affirming His divinity. Subscribe to Contend for the Word wherever you find podcasts: Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/contending-for-the-word/id1704686636?mt=2&ls=1 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/02aGgEF6NGt2dkmWH57jTQ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace This video first appeared at @JustinPetersMin 's YouTube and is posted here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yX2grj2BiGA Thank you for listening or watching this episode of Contending for the Word.

On today's Contending for the Word show, Dave is joined by Marcia Montenegro, and they discuss the influence and contemplative practices of Richard Faster, along with the dangers of the Quaker movement and some of what it teachers, and how Christians should assess the teaching of Richard Foster, among other topics on this new Contending for the Word show. What You'll Hear on This Episode • The influence of Richard Foster. • The contemplative practices of Richard Foster. • The dangers of the desert fathers and monasticism. • The difference between the means of grace and contemplative spirituality. • The marks of contemplative spirituality. • The dangers of the Quaker movement and some of what it teaches. • How Christians should assess the teaching of Richard Foster. Subscribe to Contend for the Word wherever you find podcasts: Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/contending-for-the-word/id1704686636?mt=2&ls=1 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/02aGgEF6NGt2dkmWH57jTQ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace Thank you for listening or watching this episode of Contending for the Word.

On today's Contending for the word show, Dave and Amy Spreeman talk about four ways progressive have redefined biblical Christianity, the marks of theological liberalism, what Christians should do and speak about theological liberalism, among other topics on this new Contending for the Word show. What You'll Hear on This Episode • Four ways progressives have redefined biblical Christianity. • The history of the Emergent church conversation and how it led to the progressive "Christian" movement. • What a theology from above versus a theology from below means and how to spot it. • What Progressives say about themselves and why it matters. • The marks of theological liberalism. • What Christians do about theological liberalism. Subscribe to Contend for the Word wherever you find podcasts: Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/contending-for-the-word/id1704686636?mt=2&ls=1 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/02aGgEF6NGt2dkmWH57jTQ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace Thank you for listening or watching this episode of Contending for the Word.

On today’s Contending for the word show, Dave and Amy Spreeman talk about four ways progressive have redefined biblical Christianity, the marks of theological liberalism, what Christians should do and speak about theological liberalism, among other topics on this new Contending for the Word show.What You’ll Hear on This Episode Four ways progressives have redefined biblical Christianity.The history of the Emergent church conversation and how it led to the progressive “Christian” movement.What a theology from above versus a theology from below means and how to spot it.What Progressives say about themselves and why it matters.The marks of theological liberalism.What Christians do about theological liberalism.About Today's GuestAmy Spreeman is the owner of Berean Research She began reporting about cults and counter cults in 2010 with the launch of the radio program Stand Up For The Truth. Amy is a speaker and journalist. She is the founder of Berean Research and Naomi's Table, and co-hosts the podcast, A Word Fitly Spoken. Contact her at our Berean Research email.Amy also speaks to women’s groups around the nation and will make her third appearance at Answers In Genesis, for the 2025 Resolute Women’s Conference. Contact Amy to inquire about speaking at your next women’s event.Subscribing, sharing, and your feedbackYou can subscribe to Contending for the Word via iTunes, Spotify, or your favorite podcast catcher. If you like what you’ve heard, please consider leaving a rating and share it with your friends (it takes only takes a second and will go a long way to helping other people find the show).Thank you for listening or watching this episode of Contending for the Word.

On today's Contending for the Word show, Dave and Michelle talk about the influence of Passion Conference, concerns about the Passion Conference, how Christians should assess the Passion Conference, among other topics on this new Contending for the Word show. What You'll Hear on this Episode • The influence of Passion Conferences. • The danger of emotionalism and what to do about it. • Concerns about Passion Conferences. • Why Christians should care about platform sharing. • Concerns about Christine Caine, Jackie Hill Perry, Louie Giglio, Kari Jobe. • How Christians should assess the Passion Conference. • The danger of "little god" theology among the Word of Faith, NAR, and why this theology is heresy. • Why should Christian's care about the music we sing personally and in our local churches. About the Guest Michelle is a servant of Christ, wife, mom, women's discipleship blogger and conference speaker, and co-host of A Word Fitly Spoken. For more from Michelle please visit https://michellelesley.com/ Subscribing, sharing, and your feedback Subscribe to Contend for the Word wherever you find podcasts: Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/contending-for-the-word/id1704686636?mt=2&ls=1 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/02aGgEF6NGt2dkmWH57jTQ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace Thank you for listening or watching this episode of Contending for the Word.

On today's Contending for the Word show, Dave considers why Christians to learn from church history, who Athanasius is and why he matters to Christians today, the Council of Nicaea and why it matters today, and what Christians can learn from Athanasius today, among other topics on this new Contending for the Word show. What You'll Hear on this Episode • Why Christians need to learn from church history. • Who Athanasius is and why he matters to Christians today. • The Council of Nicaea and why it matters today. • What Modalism is. • The Athanasius Creed and the Nicene Creed. • What Christians today can learn from Athanasius. Subscribing, sharing, and your feedback Subscribe to Contend for the Word wherever you find podcasts: Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/contending-for-the-word/id1704686636?mt=2&ls=1 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/02aGgEF6NGt2dkmWH57jTQ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace Thank you for listening or watching this episode of Contending for the Word.

On today's Contending for the Word show, Doreen provides examples of how Oprah is promoting New Age, how the biblical worldview responds to the New Age, among other topics on this new contending for the Word show. What You'll Hear on this Episode • Examples of how Oprah is promoting the New Age. • How the biblical worldview responds to the New Age. • Why the Bible forbids witchcraft. About Doreen Doreen's website is: DoreenVirtue.com and you can find her at Instagram.com/DoreenVirtue, Facebook.com/DoreenVirtueForJesus, and YouTube.com/DoreenVirtueForJesus Subscribing, sharing, and your feedback Subscribe to Contend for the Word wherever you find podcasts: Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/contending-for-the-word/id1704686636?mt=2&ls=1 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/02aGgEF6NGt2dkmWH57jTQ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace This episode originally appeared on @Doreen_Virtue YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qrQ1gfqva6w Thank you for listening or watching this episode of Contending for the Word.

On today's Contending for the Word show, Doreen considers Oprah's background, what she thinks of biblical Christianity, how her popularity led to a lot of authors become bestsellers, the dangers of the New Age, and the truth of the biblical gospel, among other topics on this new contending for the Word show. What You'll Hear on this Episode • Oprah's background. • What Oprah thinks about biblical Christianity. • How Oprah's popularity led to a lot of authors become bestsellers. • The danger of the New Age and how it leads to the road of destruction. • Oprah's New Age influence on the culture. • The truth of the biblical gospel. About Doreen Doreen's website is: DoreenVirtue.com and you can find her at Instagram.com/DoreenVirtue, Facebook.com/DoreenVirtueForJesus, and YouTube.com/DoreenVirtueForJesus Subscribing, sharing, and your feedback Subscribe to Contend for the Word wherever you find podcasts: Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/contending-for-the-word/id1704686636?mt=2&ls=1 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/02aGgEF6NGt2dkmWH57jTQ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace This episode originally appeared on @Doreen_Virtue YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQvJRp-yJOw&t=0s Thank you for listening or watching this episode of Contending for the Word.

On today’s Contending for the Word show, Doreen considers Oprah’s background, what she thinks of biblical Christianity, how her popularity led to a lot of authors become bestsellers, the dangers of the New Age, and the truth of the biblical gospel, among other topics on this new contending for the Word show.What You’ll Hear on this EpisodeOprah’s background.What Oprah thinks about biblical Christianity.How Oprah’s popularity led to a lot of authors become bestsellers.The danger of the New Age and how it leads to the road of destruction.Oprah’s New Age influence on the culture.The truth of the biblical gospel.About DoreenDoreen’s website is: DoreenVirtue.com and you can find her at Instagram.com/DoreenVirtue, Facebook.com/DoreenVirtueForJesus, and YouTube.com/DoreenVirtueForJesusSubscribing, sharing, and your feedbackYou can subscribe to Contending for the Word via iTunes, Spotify, or your favorite podcast catcher. If you like what you’ve heard, please consider leaving a rating and share it with your friends (it takes only takes a second and will go a long way to helping other people find the show).This episode originally appeared on Doreen’s YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQvJRp-yJOwThank you for listening or watching this episode of Contending for the Word.