Obeying God requires more than discipline and effort; we need the Holy Spirit's help. Listen as we talk about how we rely on God's Spirit so we are able to bear healthy spiritual fruit.

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How does God change us so we love Him more than we love our sin? Join us as we discuss how the Holy Spirit reveals Christ to us through Scripture and renews our hearts so we can receive Him.

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Galatians 5 describes two possibilities for our lives. We can live according to our natural desires or according to God’s Spirit. Listen to learn why we need God's Spirit to change our desires before we can live in a way that pleases Him.

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Join us for this final episode in the What is an Anabaptist series as Julian, Nolan, and Bryce wrap up the series with a conversation about what we learned and how Anabaptists can continue that legacy of faithfulness.

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Join us for a discussion with Todd Neuschwander on the state of the Anabaptist church in the 21st century. We explore the movement's 500-year journey, from its Reformation-era origins and free church convictions to its development in North America. Todd discusses the enduring strengths of Anabaptism and gives practical wisdom for strengthening the movement by instilling biblical knowledge that reaches the heart.

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Join us for another conversation with Daniel Zimmerman as we discuss how Protestantism began and developed through the influence of Martin Luther, Ulrich Zwingli, and John Calvin. We talk about the core concepts of the Protestant reformers and how they relate to the Anabaptist movement. Where did the Anabaptists and Protestants agree and where did they part ways? We explore the good reforms the Protestants started, as well as the places where they didn’t go far enough.

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What core beliefs bound the various parts of the Anabaptist movement together? And how are these movements different? Join us for another interview with Marcus Yoder as we discuss the distinct streams within Anabaptism and how leadership, culture, and political developments shaped differing expressions. And hear how these convictions give modern Anabaptists a unique opportunity to share Christ's love in an increasingly divided world.

Cathedrals, Castles, and Caves: The Origins of the Anabaptist Faith by Marcus Yoder

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Join us for a conversation with Daniel Rutt as we discuss what Anabaptists believe about salvation, exploring the early Anabaptist view of the gospel and identifying contemporary imbalances. We talk about what makes the Anabaptist view of salvation different from Catholic and Protestant views. We discuss how Anabaptists connected salvation to living a new life of obedience, avoiding both cheap grace and works-righteousness.

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What does it mean to follow Jesus as His disciple? Join us for this insightful conversation with Anabaptist historian Daniel Zimmerman as we discuss the early Anabaptist emphasis on personal transformation and practical obedience. We discuss what discipleship is, what makes the Anabaptist view unique, and how every believer can grow as a disciple of Christ.

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What is distinct about the way the Anabaptists interpreted the Bible? In this episode, Paul Emerson discusses the particular value of Anabaptist hermeneutics through a commitment to the Bible’s ultimate authority and guide for all aspects of life, not just doctrine. We discuss Christ-centered hermeneutics, the interplay between the individual and the gathered church community, and the teaching and illuminating ministry of the Holy Spirit.

What Is an Anabaptist? By Paul Emerson

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