In today's episode, Mike McKinley shares how God desires to be our friend and how by leaning into that our entire relationship with him can be changed.

Mike McKinley is the senior pastor of Sterling Park Baptist Church in Sterling, Virginia. He is also the author of Friendship with God: A Path to Deeper Fellowship with the Father, Son, and Spirit.

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How Does Life Change If God Is Actually My Friend? (Mike McKinley)

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In this episode, Joel Beeke answers questions about salvation and offers encouragement to Christians struggling with these tough topics.
Joel R. Beeke is chancellor and professor of systematic theology and homiletics at Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary and a pastor of the Heritage Reformed Congregation in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He is also the co-author of 'Reformed Systematic Theology Series'.

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❖ Listen to “Hear What God Has Truly Done with Your Sin” with Sam Storms:
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10 Tough Questions about the Salvation of Doubters, the Elect, and the Unreached (Joel Beeke)

Today we are pleased to share an audio essay written and read by Amy DiMarcangelo entitled '5 Ways for Ordinary Christians to Engage in the Mission of Christ'.
Amy DiMarcangelo is the author of A Hunger for More and a regular contributor at the Gospel Coalition. She is also the author of 'Go and Do Likewise: A Call to Follow Jesus in a Life of Mercy and Mission' from Crossway.

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5 Ways for Ordinary Christians to Engage in the Mission of Christ (Amy DiMarcangelo)

In today's episode, Kathyrn Butler walks through what depression is, how it can present, and how Christians can respond.
Kathryn Butler trained in surgery and critical care at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, where she then joined the faculty. She is also the author of 'What Does Depression Mean for My Faith?' from Crossway.

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❖ Listen to “Where Is God in Suffering?” with Ligon Duncan:
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A Christian Perspective on Depression (Kathryn Butler, MD)

In today's episode, Tom Schreiner answers questions about the final judgment and shares why it is so necessary.
Thomas R. Schreiner is the James Buchanan Harrison Professor of New Testament Interpretation and associate dean of the School of Theology at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is also the author of 'The Justice and Goodness of God: A Biblical Case for the Final Judgment' from Crossway.

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❖ Listen to “John Piper Answers Common Questions About the Second Coming” with John Piper:
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Without Judgment, Life Doesn't Make Sense (Tom Schreiner)

In this bonus interview, Jackie Hill Perry shares her experience recording the entire ESV audio Bible.
Jackie Hill Perry is a poet, Bible teacher, hip-hop artist, author, and now an audio Bible narrator.

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❖ Explore her ESV Audio Bible to help you meditate on the Word of God daily

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How Does Life Change If God Is Actually My Friend? (Mike McKinley)

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