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  • Be Still and Know Daily Bible Devotion - June 8th - Acts 2:16-17
    Acts 2:16-17
    What you see was predicted long ago by the prophet Joel: ‘In the last days,’ God says, ‘I will pour out my Spirit upon all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy. Your young men will see visions, and your old men will dream dreams.’
    When Peter spoke these words, he was addressing huge crowds of Jews who had come to Jerusalem to celebrate the harvest festival known as Pentecost. On that day, the first fruits of the wheat harvest were offered to God. It was known as Pentecost because it occurred 50 days after the Sabbath that followed the Passover. It was one of three annual pilgrimage festivals, so Jerusalem would have been heaving with people.
    On that particular Day of Pentecost, the Holy Spirit was poured out on Jesus’ 120 followers. An enormous wind roared and flames appeared to settle on all the believers. Then, as the Spirit filled them, they started speaking in tongues, which meant that the pilgrims who had come from many neighbouring countries were all able to hear God being praised in their own languages.
    It isn’t surprising that onlookers struggled to know what to make of these events. Some people thought the only possible explanation was that the believers were drunk, and Peter began his sermon by referring to this suggestion. He pointed out that it was far too early in the morning for that to be the case. Because he knew that his listeners were all Jews, he then pointed back to their scriptures and showed that what had happened was exactly what God had promised. In the last days, God would pour out his Spirit on all people, and that’s what they were witnessing. It was going to be a brand new era for God’s people.
    The Day of Pentecost can be considered the birthday of the Church. Without the Holy Spirit, there can be no Church. Fired up by the power and wisdom of the Spirit, we can go forward with confidence and strength.
    Question
    In what ways does the Holy Spirit give you confidence?
    Prayer
    Loving God, thank you for sending us your Holy Spirit. Help me to allow him to occupy every part of my life. Amen
    4 min
  • Alexandra & Friends Podcast - Alexandra and Friends June 7: Guest Rodrigo Morales

    Rodrigo Morales is the co-founder and head baker at Croix Bakehouse in Frisco, Texas. His journey into baking began over seven years ago in his own kitchen, driven by a deep curiosity about the science of natural fermentation. After studying Culinary Arts in Peru, he completed an internship at a 3 star Michelin restaurant in Barcelona, experience that sparked his passion for bread and led him to dive deep into sourdough, fermentation, and the craft of traditional baking. In 2022, Rodrigo and his family launched Croix Bakehouse from a shared kitchen at Cibo Kitchens, selling his pastries and breads at the Frisco Fresh Market. What began as a small weekend setup quickly grew into something more meaningful, rooted in craft and shared with intention. Through each loaf, each pastry, and every conversation, Rodrigo built a community around honest, handcrafted baking. Three years later, that community helped bring Croix into a permanent home with the first brick and mortar in the heart of Frisco.

    1 hr 1 min
  • Cutting Edge Faith - WEEKLY BRIEFING | Elon vs. Trump, Colorado Terror, AI Affection. Pentagon UFO Lies, China Xi’s Fall, and Tiananmen Square

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    Episode #373

    This week's briefing brings highlights from some dramatic events over the past 7 days. Explosive fallout between Elon Musk and Donald Trump over taxes, Epstein ties, and political influence. The disturbing rise of AI companions and their impact on mental health, especially among youth. We also revisit the Tiananmen Square massacre, revealing how the U.S. response in 1989 helped empower the CCP for decades. Plus: new developments on UFO disinformation, forced organ harvesting in China, and the Supreme Court's controversial gun rights decision.

    Plus Ryan's commentary and insights from a biblical perspective.

    This week’s highlights:

    • Elon Musk vs Donald Trump – Public fallout, Epstein accusations, and political shockwaves
    • AI Companions – The disturbing rise of digital addiction and emotional manipulation
    • Tiananmen Square 36th Anniversary – Why the CCP still fears the truth—and how America helped them cover it up
    • Supreme Court’s AR-15 Decision – A quiet blow to the Second Amendment
    • Pentagon UFO Cover-Up – The real reason behind decades of disinformation
    • Terror in Colorado – A Molotov and flamethrower attack ignored by mainstream media
    • Moderna Finally Faces a Placebo Trial – RFK Jr. calls out the vaccine industry's missing transparency

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    23 min
  • Bible Answer Man Podcast with Hank Hanegraaff - Best of BAM: The Genius of the Book of Genesis, and Q&A
    On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank shares on the genius of the Book of Genesis and how it is an understatement to call it a literary masterpiece.

    Hank also answers the following questions:

    If God exists and He is good, why does He allow bad things to happen? Is it due to the apple and free will? Corey - Sioux City, IA (4:50)
    What does the Bible say about financial debt? Caller - Edmonton, AB (8:05)
    I believe homosexuality is a sin, but I take issue with how vehemently Christians are against homosexuality. Why do we treat it differently than other sins? John - Salt Lake City, UT (15:10)
    If what we believe determines how we live, how is it that there are atheists who live generally moral lives while denying the existence of God? Kevin - Wichita, KS (19:04)
    29 min
  • Win Today - Self-Control Is a Gift from God

    Self-control is a valuable gift, so don’t let it sit around gathering dust! Coach Kate Dreesen shares real-life examples and wise words from the Bible to give you plenty of reasons and ways to live a life of self-control.

    The Word Revealed: Jesus' Power, Provision, and Promise takes you and your discipleship partner through John, chapters 5–6, inviting you to reveal your thoughts to each other and to the people in your world!    

    As our thanks for your gift today, you’ll receive two copies—one for you and one for your study/discipleship partner. For your gift of any amount.....

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    4 min
  • The Christian Worldview - Husbands and Fathers—How to Lead Your Family

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    GUEST: Dr. Joel Beeke, Pastor and Author, How to Lead Your Family

    From the very beginning, God established husbands and fathers to be leaders in their homes. This is to be a self-sacrificing and love-filled leadership, just as Christ loved and sacrificed for His bride, the church, the body of believers.

    As we approach Father’s Day, what more important message can a husband and father hear than to fully embrace his call to lead his family for God’s glory? This doesn’t just mean rearing his children but shepherding his wife as well.

    Joel Beeke, former president and now chancellor of Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary and longtime pastor of Heritage Reformed Congregation in Grand Rapids, Michigan, joins us this weekend to discuss his helpful new book, How to Lead Your Family: A Guide for Men Wanting to Be More.

    The notable framework that Dr. Beeke sets forth in the book is that Christian husbands and fathers share in a limited way Christ’s three offices of prophet, priest, and king. Joel will explain how this should play out in the home, as the husband and father loves and leads his wife and children.

    There is much biblical and practical wisdom for husbands and fathers in this short 80-page book and we will tell you how you can order a copy for a donation of any amount to The Christian Worldview.

    The interview was conducted this week halfway across the world, where Joel is preaching in New Zealand and Australia.

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    • How to Lead Your Family by Joel Beeke
    • Family Worship Bible Guide by Joel Beeke


    54 min
  • Be Still and Know Daily Bible Devotion - June 7th - Psalm 59:17
    Psalm 59:17
    O my Strength, to you I sing praises, for you, O God, are my refuge, the God who shows me unfailing love.
    Is your life a struggle at the moment? I’m really sorry if so, but I want you to know you’re not alone. In this psalm, like many others, David pours out the detail of his struggles. He feels physically threatened and compares his opponents to vicious dogs, snarling as they prowl the streets. He also reflects on the curses and lies they keep hurling at him. There seems to be no limit to the challenges that he faces. Whether you are struggling or not, we should all listen to how David faces up to his situation with brutal honesty.
    When life is difficult, and we all experience that from time to time, it’s so important for us to be honest about it, especially with God. He already knows the whole story. He knows the kind of people we are and our history, so he is perfectly able to understand whatever we are up against. Like David, we need to make sure our prayers express exactly how we are. It’s also important that our prayers in church reflect the fact that we all experience difficulties. There can be a temptation in some churches for the prayers to be so full of victory and celebration that there is no space to offer to God our struggles and disappointments. Our worship needs to reflect the whole of life, not just our edited highlights.
    On two occasions in this psalm, David burst out in praise, affirming that God was his strength and his refuge. Amid the troubles of his life, he didn’t forget that God was always with him, giving him the encouragement and protection that he needed. When we face times of difficulty, however bad it gets, we can always praise God that he is standing with us, keeping us strong and secure.
    Question
    How do you cope with the struggles that you face in life?
    Prayer
    Loving God, thank you that you are always able to strengthen and help me, however hard times might be. Amen
    4 min
  • Bible Answer Man Podcast with Hank Hanegraaff - Humans 2.0 with Fuz Rana - Part 5
    On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (06/06/25), we pick up where we ended on our previous broadcast and present more of an episode of the Hank Unplugged podcast. Hank is talking with biochemist Dr. Fuz Rana, co-author of the book, Humans 2.0: Scientific, Philosophical, and Theological Perspectives on Transhumanism. Hank and Dr. Rana discuss “Post-human” vs. “Superhuman”, the relationship between AI and transhumanism, how concerned we should be about the power of AI, the repercussions for granting citizenship to robots, Artificial Womb Technology (AWT), and the desire to transcend the limits that gender place on human potential.
    29 min

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