Faith Under Fire - Family Life News

Many American born-again Christians don’t believe Jesus is the only way to salvation.  Kerby Anderson unpacks a Probe Ministries survey, highlighting Biblical illiteracy and the challenge of people falling captive to the culture. He points us to strategies on growing in truth and reaching our neighbors.

Do you think Christian ministries, including churches, should be able to hire the individuals they choose to carry out the organization’s vision and mission? Attorney Jake Warner says Alliance Defending Freedom seeks intervention from the Supreme Court to appeal a Washington state ruling against a faith-based mission for the homeless in Seattle.

(Part 2) We keep hearing about “wokeness.” Owen Strachan with Grace Bible Theological Seminary insists the core of wokeness does not line up with the message of Christianity. Strachan discusses Critical Race Theory and offers advice on how each of us can see beyond mistreatment to glimpse the bigger picture of hope in Christ. Hear …

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(Part 1) We keep hearing about “wokeness.” Owen Strachan with Grace Bible Theological Seminary defines it, including aspects he notes do not line up with the message of Christianity. Strachan offers advice on how each of us can see beyond mistreatment to glimpse the bigger picture of hope in Christ.

Cutting ties with toxic people is often modeled in the Bible, yet Jesus kept his future betrayer in the circle of disciples. Author Gary Thomas unpacks why and how we can sift past the behaviors to know when to walk away from toxic people.

A Fresh “Life” Approach in Texas– Effective this September, a new heartbeat law in Texas “deputizes” citizens to sue abortion doctors. Meanwhile, abortion providers are seeking to intimidate with a recent legal action. Jonathan Saenz with Texas Values says the new law could be a game changer in the fight to save lives.  

Rights of Christians in the Workplace–  Keisha Russell serves as counsel with First Liberty Institute. She puts key tenants of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission in plain terms for us and helps us grasp the part we play when an employer requires us to do something that infringes on our faith.

A Supreme Court Win for Children–  Will Haun, counsel at the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty, unpacks the recent Supreme Court ruling in favor of Sharonelle Fulton and Catholic Social Services of Philadelphia. Kathy Jerman, the leader of a faith-based adoption agency in Syracuse, New York, also weighs in on how the ruling will impact children …

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Broken & Soaking in the Grace of Jesus–  Christian author Sheila Walsh reminds us that God’s love is not based on our behavior. She says we can expect to fall down and make mistakes, while relying on “perfect” Jesus. Walsh offers vivid imagery and tips to help each of us keep a healthy mindset on …

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Feeling Unprotected, Yet Choosing to Trust God–  Fear can crush our outlook on the future. Migdalia Smith has survived abuse and sex-trafficking. She tells Family Life God is real and can help. She discusses lies we believe, patterns we often revert to when we feel unsafe or powerless, and ways to really trust God no …

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