Pastor Nic Gibson and Stan Gibson interview S. Joshua Swamidass about evolutionary science, the genealogical Adam and Eve, and weighing the priority of Jesus with the importance of thinking through secondary issues such as these. This is part two of a two-part podcast.

Joshua's book:
The Genealogical Adam and Eve: The Surprising Science of Universal Ancestry by S. Joshua Swamidass

E&E #266

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This week, Nic and Erin cover:

00:02:24 // How can we support Manohar and his family?

00:06:17 // Do conscience and confession have physical effects?

00:10:06 // How do you deal with pain without becoming narcissistic?

00:13:20 // Did God the Father look away from God the Son on the cross?

00:23:48 // How is Jesus' suffering an encouragement to us?

00:27:16 // What is scorn?

00:27:40 // How should we love and hate our enemies?

00:37:28 // How do you accept scorn?

00:43:43 // Why did Peter deny Jesus?

00:45:12 // How can we help our children feel safe enough to share their struggles?

00:50:14 // I fear what God's will might be. How do I pray that his will be done?

00:56:50 // How should the church deal with totalitarian creep?

01:05:27 // Live not by lies.

01:18:19 // A note on encouragement.

E&E #265

Engage & Equip is a resource designed to help form substantive disciples for the local church.

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Music: HOME—If I’m Wrong (youtu.be/HBynMB054zw)

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Pastor Nic Gibson and Stan Gibson interview S. Joshua Swamidass about evolutionary science, the genealogical Adam and Eve, and weighing the priority of Jesus with the importance of thinking through secondary issues such as these. This is part one of a two-part podcast.

Joshua's book:
The Genealogical Adam and Eve: The Surprising Science of Universal Ancestry by S. Joshua Swamidass

E&E #264

Engage & Equip is a resource designed to help form substantive disciples for the local church.

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Music: HOME—If I’m Wrong (youtu.be/HBynMB054zw)

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We're starting a new mini-series: Ancestors & Origins.

E&E #263

Engage & Equip is a resource designed to help form substantive disciples for the local church.

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How should Christians respond to the medicalizing movement of transgender persons? How should we think through issues of human essentialism and human expressionism? Nic interviews Miriam Ben-Shalom and Brandon Showalter about their advocacy in the sphere of transgender medicine.

Reporting on the Transgender Movement by Brandon Showalter: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWErAYEl5j0

Hands Across the Aisle: https://handsacrosstheaislewomen.com/

E&E #262

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What does it mean to give an "apology"? Nic and Devin White give one for the resurrection of Jesus.

E&E #261

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How should Christians think about issues of government control? What are the experiences of those who have directly faced the problems caused by soft or hard totalitarianism? This is part two of Nic's interview with Hannah and Sanghyeon to talk more about these questions.

Mentioned in this episode or in part one:

Live Not By Lies by Rod Dreer
Gladys Aylward: The Adventure of a Lifetime by Janet and Geoff Benge
God's Smuggler by Brother Andrew
Tortured For His Faith by Dr. Haralan Popov
Tortured for Christ by Richard Wurmbrand
Jesus Freaks by DC Talk

E&E #260

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Nic and Jill answer your questions about the Sustaining Renewal sermon series.

E&E #259

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How should Christians think about issues of government control? What are the experiences of those who have directly faced the problems caused by soft or hard totalitarianism? This is part one of Nic's interview with Hannah and Sanghyeon to talk more about these questions.

Mentioned in this episode or in part two:

Live Not By Lies by Rod Dreer
Gladys Aylward: The Adventure of a Lifetime by Janet and Geoff Benge
God's Smuggler by Brother Andrew
Tortured For His Faith by Dr. Haralan Popov
Tortured for Christ by Richard Wurmbrand
Jesus Freaks by DC Talk

E&E #258

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On March 16, 2021, a series of mass shootings occurred at three spas or massage parlors in the metropolitan area of Atlanta, Georgia. How should Christians respond when we're struck with this kind of tragedy? Nic and Jill discuss.

E&E #257

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