Petracast

Sometimes a relationship that started out so well can get off course and into the ditch. In this conversation we talk about the uncomfortable process of restoration, the stages of recovery, and the winning mentality.

All sin and injustice is built on lies. Most of the time we don't even realize that our operating system might be built on unconscious deviations from God's truths. What are some of these lies? How did they get here? How do we get rid of them? And how do we form new habits based on truth instead of based on distortion?

Today we want to look at how the congregation acts and behaves within the worship service. Why do we raise our hands, clap, etc. Is that just emotionalism? And what about those churches that are constantly shouting "Amen" while the pastor is preaching? How a community responds sets an atmosphere and culture that affects the community.

In this first of a two-episode conversation we'll talk about what Petra looks like through the eyes of a first time attender. What is the motivation behind some of the things we do and the community habits we've formed. And what are the benefits of our habits verses other church services and Christian traditions. Enjoy.

With simple questions, Bruce and Joyce Heckman are able to harness the hunger for Jesus in people of Muslim background. Hear some of the stories of how Iraqis, Jordanians, Syrians, Kurds, and Iranians are coming to faith in Jesus. And yes, simply being a loving neighbor does make a difference.

The Spiritual Gift of Speaking in Tongues is probably one of the most controversial and misunderstood of all the gifts of the Spirit. Join Brian Flewelling and Kara Sensenig as they talk about the scriptures, the reservations and fears of many people, and their own personal experiences.

The immigration issue isn't getting any smaller. Underneath the politics and the policies are very real human needs. We go back to our archive and listen to a relevant conversation we had with Jerry & Kathy Smucker exactly a year ago. They talk about the work they do every year to help low income families and immigrants near the Rio Grande.

In this episode of Faith in History we'll take another look at the complicated faith of one of the most influential founding fathers of our nation--Benjamin Franklin. Though his faith was not wholly sanitized it did play an impactful role in his life and therefore the entire nation.

Five years ago Nacho & Merrilee Barrera picked up their family and moved halfway around the world. Listen to their stories about the people they met and what God is doing in the Isaan people.

Modern attitudes towards going to church are changing. There can almost be an attitude of “we’ll come to church when it fits into our schedule. Everything that you do in your service I can get from someone who does it better--right into my living room--through my TV screen.” So let’s be honest about this. So what is the value of gathering up the family and going to church?