We discuss modern church effectiveness and methodology, why many American evangelical churches operate more like a business than a ministry. Pastors resemble CEOs rather than watchmen, shepherds, and evangelists. Why? We look briefly at Rick Warren and the seeker-sensitive church growth movement and some of its fruit, as well as a few recent headlines.

Pastor Kevin Minske: The Battle at the Door of the American Church

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Mary Danielsen chats with author Dave Jenkins of Servants of Grace Ministries about contentment and what it means to have God be our all-in-all. Dave calls it the "journey of a lifetime" not only because our trials and difficulties can be lifelong but because God is working a great weight of glory in each of His children. What would life be like if every trial we experienced came with it lasting peace and joy? As foreign or even impossible as that may sound to us today, we are being sanctified and renewed day by day, but conditionally -  if we can learn to wait, trust, and take every thought captive. Piece of cake, right? Maybe not that simple, but very achievable by the power of the Holy Spirit. In such a malcontent world, this is a timely discussion for those going through the ups and downs of life that may included anxiety, depression, and the pitfalls of being human. [PDF Transcipt]

"Contentment: The Journey of a Lifetime" is available here.

 



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Replay – Dave Jenkins: Contentment – The Journey of a Lifetime

Dr. J.B. Hixson

Mary Danielsen chats with JB Hixson about deception in the last days. Deception and lies are of course traveling companions; knowing the truth in a culture that operates openly on lies is a tremendous challenge today. Beyond the daily misrepresentations of media and our fellow humans, there is delusion; beyond delusion is quite possibly loss of all things and an eternity in hell. With the recent eclipse mania, and an entire nation looking at the same thing at the same time, with the attending hype by professing Christians - well, there is a recipe for mass delusion. We look at the 5 core essentials of deception: question truth, misrepresent truth, contradict truth, focus on motives, and deconstruct language. The believer has to be wide awake to keep from being deceived in these times.

 

 

 

 



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JB Hixson: The Anatomy of Deception

Mary talks with John Hopper about making evangelism a way of life. John has discussed questions about God and life with Muslim clerics in Uzbekistan, Buddhist monks in Canada, slum-dwellers in Guatemala and tennis professionals at Wimbledon. Now, he serves as Houston Area Director for Search Ministries, a nationwide organization focused on creating opportunities for stimulating, sensitive and respectful conversations for those wrestling with life’s big questions. Prior to joining Search, John served for 16 years as a pastor at BridgePoint Bible Church in Houston.  So many Christians want to share Jesus with others but don’t know where to start. In Giving Jesus Away: Finding Joy in Sharing the Gospel, John provides readers with clear principles and ideas on building friendships with unbelievers, starting natural and meaningful conversations that lead to Jesus, and sharing the gospel clearly. In addition, readers are coached on how to tackle their own fears as well as address the barriers that keep unbelievers from faith. He doesn't just encourage you to jump in the water, he teaches you how to swim!

 



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John Hopper: Finding Joy in Sharing the Gospel

[Original airdate: 2/20/24] Mary Danielsen chats with Pastor Joe Bell of Calvary Chapel LaFayette Indiana about bible prophecy. Pastor Joe has faithfully hosted a Spring prophecy conference for many years and has helped many Midwesterners to watch and wait for Jesus; he teaches verse by verse weekly. We talk about his history in Indiana, the conference theme and details. Then we go on to some current headlines including technology, Bill Gates, climate change carbon hysteria, and much more.

 



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Replay – Pastor Joe Bell: Watching, Waiting, and World Affairs

Mary Danielsen talks to Bill Perkins of Compass International about a range of topics that he covers in his Steel on Steel series of books. He hosted the first Steeling the Mind Conference in Vail in 1993, and moved to Idaho to take a job with Koinonia House (headed by Chuck Missler) that same year. In 1994 he founded Compass, and proceeded to lead trips to Israel and has since hosted 50 conferences with a tremendous variety of popular and knowledgable guests. Bill has always had his eye on the blessed hope and is a staunch defender of the Pre-Trib view of the rapture. We will discuss the increase of knowledge, Israel, and observe the culture here in the first half of 2024. All of his resources can be purchased at the extensive Compass online bookstore.

 



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Pastor Kevin Minske: The Battle at the Door of the American Church

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