Closing Thought: Beloved, you must think critically for yourselves pertaining to spiritual truth. Your pastors and your parents cannot do this thinking for you. There are many deceivers and pretenders who come directly from Satan and wish to lead you into spiritual destruction. You will test and know them by what they say about Jesus Christ- both who he is, and how He comes to live in you. It is God who saves you through the God man Jesus Christ, and it is God who lives in you by the Holy Spirit. Listen to God's word and you will be able to determine the spirit of truth from the spirit of error.

It is in the nature of every animal to follow it's parents. What does the nature of a true Christian produce? Could it be that people don't act like Christians... because they aren't born again believers in Jesus Christ? In this message we will look at this subject of "who are you following?", in the direct context given in 2 Thessalonians 3:7, and let the Bible interpret itself! May God bless you with knowledge of the Holy, and clarity of thought in this dark and confusing world, in Jesus Holy Holy Holy name! Free dissemination of all broadcasts in their unedited entirety is encouraged! See About page for more details and permissions © Copyright 2026 Joshua Burks All rights reserved

This sermon examines Ephesians 6:1-4 to outline the biblical responsibilities of children and fathers within the household. It emphasizes that children must obey and honor their parents as a direct act of obedience to Christ, regardless of parental perfection. The message challenges modern parenting trends by urging fathers to actively engage in the spiritual training and correction of their children rather than remaining distant providers. It defines nurture as patient instruction and admonition as timely warning, contrasting this with the destructive effects of provoking children to anger through harshness or neglect. Ultimately, the preacher calls families to prioritize godly leadership and intentional discipleship over cultural distractions and professional obligations.

Daniel 6 — Daniel didn't panic, and he didn't stay silent. He prayed first — then he gave the king a calm, respectful no. This is how we teach that to our kids. This family integrated church lesson walks parents through how to teach children real biblical courage — from Daniel's stand against King Darius to a hands-on lesson in stranger safety done right there with the kids. If you've been looking for a family integrated approach to biblical parenting, or for how to teach kids to say no to an adult who's asking them to do something wrong, this lesson was built for exactly that. Most parents assume their child already understands the difference between ordinary obedience and standing firm against a wrong instruction. They don't — not until it's practiced out loud, at home, more than once. This lesson gives you the words to put in your child's mouth and a physical response to go with them. Working through Daniel 6, Acts 5:27-29, and Joshua 24:15, this teaching lays out the only three biblical reasons a Christian has the right to disobey civil authority, then puts children through the "brave no" framework: say no, then tell a trusted adult. Pastor Fortunato also leads the children through a hands-on child-safety demonstration — practical, physical steps for what to do if an adult crosses a boundary. This family integrated Sunday school lesson covers: - The story of Daniel 6 and the den of real lions - Why Daniel prayed instead of panicking when the decree was signed - The only three biblical reasons a Christian may disobey civil government - Acts 5:27-29 — "We ought to obey God rather than man" - The "brave no" framework: say no, then tell a trusted adult

The Vaccine Decision Faith Debate: Sunday, July 19th, 2026 (07/26/26 on 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland) Before joining Stand For Health Freedom, Valerie Ferrell specialized in health & parenting rights at her boutique law firm, especially surrounding birth & vaccine rights. She advocated for informed consent in health care & transparent food labeling in her state. She helped found the Birth Rights Bar Association, & was honored to present their argument to the Delaware Supreme Court that midwifery isn't the practice of medicine, in support of a trailblazing midwife. Valerie believes that, "Health is the foundation of how we show up in this world to love, serve, and create. Americans are blessed to live in a country that gets stronger the more we protect fundamental rights, like informed consent and privacy, so individuals and families can thrive." She expounds upon these ideals as she shares her expertise on this episode of The Faith Debate. This edition of The Faith Debate features a portion of her 90-minute presentation at Elk Neck Baptist Church in Cecil County, Maryland on March 24th, 2026. You can view the full uninterrupted video on the church's YouTube channel. This is part 2 of a 5-part series on The Faith Debate radio show & podcast. Find episodes of The Faith Debate at WFMD.com, ChristianPodcastCommunity.org, & most podcast platforms (including SermonAudio & Odysee). Videos are made available at many of these same places (as well as on Rumble). Find links for all of these platforms at householdoffaithinchrist.com. Panel: Troy Skinner. Founder, Household of Faith in Christ Valerie Ferrell. Associate Director & Policy Analyst, Stand For Health Freedom