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1 Timothy 6:1

All slaves should show full respect for their masters so they will not bring shame on the name of God and his teaching.

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Join host Justin Forman for a compelling conversation with Andy Crouch, bestselling author and senior fellow at Praxis, about the cultural moment we find ourselves in—one he describes as "pandemonium." In this thought-provoking episode, Andy unpacks why institutional trust has collapsed, what it means for entrepreneurs, and how the church's calling to serve offers a pathway forward.

Drawing from his deep understanding of cultural dynamics and three-generation rebuilding cycles, Andy reveals why small businesses and the military are the only institutions maintaining trust above 50%—and what that means for Kingdom-minded entrepreneurs navigating uncertain times.

• Why our current moment is best described as "pandemonium" rather than chaos
• The collapse of prestige hierarchies and rise of dominance-based leadership
• How COVID accelerated institutional trust erosion that was decades in the making
• The three-generation cycle of cultural rebuilding (lessons from Genesis)
• Why small businesses maintain high trust levels while other institutions fail
• Jesus's radical alternative to both dominance and prestige hierarchies
• Practical strategies for lean, mission-focused entrepreneurship in uncertain times

"Institutionalism is when the actual mission of the institution becomes less important than just protecting the institution itself. You go off mission, and your mission becomes just protect our thing." - Andy Crouch

"In the kingdom of God, anyone can be great because anyone can serve." - Andy Crouch (quoting Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.)

"If you aim for community, sometimes you get community, but rarely do, but if you aim for mission, oftentimes community is just a natural byproduct, and you're probably gonna get mission too." - Justin Forman

Andy Crouch is a bestselling author, cultural commentator, and senior fellow at Praxis. His books include "Culture Making," "Strong and Weak," and "The Tech-Wise Family." He brings decades of experience analyzing cultural shifts and helping leaders navigate complex societal changes with wisdom and faith.

Jealousy is referred to as the green-eyed monster for good reason – it destroys relationships. But, as Justus Coppinger explains, jealousy also corrupts our own hearts. Find out how God's wisdom replaces "the monster” with peace and love!

As a thank-you for your support this month, you’ll receive a copy of Organic Outreach for Ordinary People by Kevin Harney. It’s a simple, practical guide to sharing your faith in everyday conversations—right where God has placed you.

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In this message, Dr. John addresses how a loving God can send people to hell. Using Scripture, he explains that God rightfully acts for His own glory since His infinite worth surpasses all creation. Sin against an infinitely glorious God constitutes an infinite crime deserving infinite punishment. The real question isn't "How can God allow hell?" but "How can God allow heaven?" - marveling at His grace toward undeserving sinners.

Hell Explained: In this one week series, Dr. Neufeld unpacks the often difficult and uncomfortable doctrine of Hell. This study will discuss the biblical description of hell, how we can reconcile hell with the God of the Bible, and how it’s important for Christians to reflect on the seriousness of hell.

As much as we’d like to, none of us can see the future. But that hasn’t stopped us from trying. Financial advisors attempt to forecast markets, meteorologists predict the weather, and sports fans try to call the final score.

But when it comes to our finances—and our faith—there’s an important distinction between wise planning and prideful presumption. So how do we tell the difference?

The late civil rights leader Ralph Abernathy once said, “I don’t know what the future may hold, but I know Who holds the future.” That’s a comforting truth. God is sovereign—and that brings peace. But His sovereignty doesn’t remove our responsibility to act wisely.

Scripture doesn’t discourage planning—it commands it. In fact, wise planning is an essential part of faithful stewardship. God has entrusted us with time, money, relationships, and opportunities. Even though we can’t predict tomorrow, we’re still called to be faithful with today.

Proverbs 6 paints a vivid picture of this wisdom:

“Go to the ant… consider its ways and be wise! It has no commander, no overseer or ruler, yet it stores its provisions in summer and gathers its food at harvest.”

The ant doesn’t know what’s ahead, but it prepares. Likewise, Jesus tells us in Matthew 25 to live in a state of readiness. “Watch therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour.” Though He’s referring to His return, the principle holds: life is short, time is precious, and we are not in control.

Planning becomes presumption when we assume control over outcomes that belong to God alone.

To presume means “to assume something before you know the facts.” Biblically, presumption is often associated with pride—living as if we control the future and no longer need God’s input. This attitude is precisely what Jesus warns against in the Parable of the Rich Fool (Luke 12).

After a man harvests a bumper crop, he says to himself:

“I will tear down my barns and build bigger ones…You have plenty of grain laid up for many years. Take life easy; eat, drink and be merry.”

But God replies: “You fool! This very night your life will be demanded from you.”

The man’s mistake wasn’t in planning or saving—it was planning without God. He assumed he had time, control, and security apart from his Creator.

James 4 echoes this same warning:

“Now listen, you who say, ‘Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city...’ Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes.”

James doesn’t say “don’t make plans.” Instead, he offers this wise alternative:

“Instead, you ought to say, ‘If it is the Lord’s will, we will live and do this or that.’”

This kind of planning begins with God and continues with Him. It’s rooted in trust, not control. We may set goals, but we do so with open hands, inviting God to direct our steps (Proverbs 16:9).

This happens in the context of a relationship. As we grow in intimacy with the Lord—through prayer, Scripture, community, and obedience—our plans begin to reflect His heart and mission.

If you’re married, begin planning through prayer with your spouse. If you have kids, model this dependence on God in your family conversations. Let them see you trusting God not just for salvation, but also for your finances, schedule, and future.

Wise counsel is key. Don’t plan in isolation. Talk to a pastor, mentor, or a Certified Kingdom Advisor (CKA) who can help you apply biblical wisdom to your financial decisions.

So yes, make plans. Just don’t leave God out of them. Hold your goals loosely. And remember: success isn’t defined by y

In this message, Chip reveals the danger of becoming too disciplined in both your personal and spiritual life. He shares how to recognize the warning signs of an out-of-balance spiritual life.

To what degree have you taken specific steps in the following areas? (1=none; 2=little; 3=started & doing okay; 4=making good progress; 5=vigorously pursuing)

• Objectives: Moving from vague ideas to specific decisions about the kind of person I want to become and what I want to accomplish.
• Priorities: Ordering my life in such a way that the important and eternal are not forfeited by the "pressing" and the "urgent."
• Schedule: Determining specifically how and when I will place the important and eternal in my daily life.
• Discipline: Doing what needs to be done when it needs to be done.
• Accountability: Enlisting the support of those who love me to help me keep my commitments to God.

Jesus' Warning #1: In our pursuit of "seeking first" His righteousness there is the danger of DISTORTION.

Application of Matthew 5:20 to...

• Murder –5:21-26
• Adultery –5:27-30
• Divorce –5:31-32
• Oaths –5:33-37
• Retribution –5:38-41
• Enemies –5:43-48

Jesus' Warning #2: In our pursuit of "seeking first" His righteousness there is also the danger of DECEPTION. -Matthew 6:1-18

• Giving: Key Issue = MOTIVE -Matthew 6:1-4
• Prayer: Key Issue = DISCERNMENT -Matthew 6:5-8
• Fasting: Key Issue = PERSPECTIVE -Matthew 6:16-18

Application: SECRECY is God's method of keeping our motives pure.

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