As Christians, when we take a stand for our faith, we want to avoid coming across as overly combative or adversarial. While it’s important to be uncompromising when we communicate the truth, Scripture also calls us to speak the truth with love. Lindsey Medenwaldt joins us today to help us establish caring and compassionate relationships with those whom you desire to reach for Christ. Even in the face of deep differences, we can learn how to grow in our confidence to engage others effectively with the love of Jesus and the Truth of Scripture.

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In the second hour, Merrill speaks with Daniel J. Pilla. Daniel has spent more than three decades as a tax litigation consultant. They’ll talk about how Trump could impact your taxes. It’s going to be educational and interesting.

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Why are more young Christians returning to traditional church? Todd examines the surprising shift back toward reverence, structure, and hymnals before sharing a practical blueprint for planning a worship service that points people to Christ. Plus, Jason Lisle explains why apologetics often misses the mark, and Todd responds to Bill Maher’s warning about the future of American politics.

Segment 1

• Why more churches are bringing hymnals back.

• Young Christians are asking for something many churches have abandoned.

• What makes a worship service feel distinctly Christian?

Segment 2

• Todd walks through an entire Sunday service at Alpharetta Bible Church.

• Why every element of worship should reinforce the sermon.

• A practical model for planning worship with purpose instead of performance.

Segment 3

• Why Jason Lisle says atheists already know God exists.

• The apologetics mistake many Christians make.

• Why only the gospel—not arguments—can change a heart.

Segment 4

• Bill Maher warns that the Democratic Party is embracing communism.

• Why political solutions can never replace spiritual transformation.

• How Christians should respond to a culture moving further from God.

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Trapped in a vortex of lies and addiction, Mason Smith was ready to take his own life…until Jesus intervened. He made a deal with the Lord and asked Him to give him a life worth living - a request that has been fulfilled many times over. As a young evangelist, Mason’s incredible testimony strikes a chord with teens and young adults. Despite being raised in a Christian household, he reflects on how he fell prey to the lies of the Devil, and how Christ rescued Him out of that abyss, allowing him to be in a deep relationship with his Savior, rather than a mere intellectual observer. Mason shares his advice, based on life experience, about how parents can go deep with their kids and help guide them in a way that will prepare them for real temptations and challenges they will face in life. Don’t invest in a wall of protection; invest in the child, Mason says.

TAKEAWAYS

If your children know the truth, they will follow the truth

Pray over your children and speak Biblical truth into their lives every day and drench your children in truth so they can recognize deception

Spend time every day reading the Word of God and talking with Him

Don’t be afraid to be counterculture - stand out from the perversity of this fallen world

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Mary welcomes Bill McKeever, longtime student and expert on Mormonism to the podcast, to give the listener a refresher on all things Mormon. With today’s emphasis on Mormonism being just another branch of Christianity, this gives an opportunity to have a clearer understanding of what they believe. We might hear the details once or twice, but many of us haven’t had time or inclination to really understand it. But most of us have or will encounter Mormons or Mormonism in the course of our Christian walk and so whatever we can glean from someone who has studied it for decades will probably prove to be useful. We discuss the main teachings, starting with their doctrine about the nature of God and Jesus; salvation, atonement, the priesthood, eternity, and so much more. Bill’s extensive understanding of this movement gives us an opportunity to sharpen our discernment.

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