Press On Journal

Press On Journal

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Press On Journal episodes

  • This Old House
    Like renovating an old house, renovation of spiritual life is essential for growth. Traditions can become outdated and limit our relationship with God. Critically examining beliefs, being open to change, and finding a supportive community are crucial for spiritual renewal and deepening our connection with Jesus.
    25 min
  • The Character of God
    The apparent contradiction between the violent, wrathful portrayal of God in the Old Testament and the loving, merciful character of God revealed through Jesus in the New Testament may be a result of cultural accommodations and hyperbolic language. God withdrawing his protection rather than directly inflicting violence could explain the apparent dichotomy while upholding Jesus as the full revelation of God.
    26 min
  • Transforming Prayers
    Prayer transforms us by deepening our relationship with God, aligning our desires with His will, and giving us peace in trusting His presence, even when our specific requests are not granted.
    23 min
  • Daniel: Extravagant Providence
    Daniel, though exiled, used his influence to benefit God's people: securing promotions for friends, ensuring decent treatment of Israelite slaves, protecting Jeremiah, releasing prisoners, enabling temple rebuilding, and guiding wise men to worship the Messiah – exemplifying God's extravagant providence amidst judgment.
    27 min
  • Addressing Apathy
    There is prevalent doubt among the current generation, not about God's existence, but about His worth and the value of having a relationship with Him. The constant stimulation and distractions of modern life lead to apathy towards spiritual matters. Integrating faith into everyday activities, like camping with friends, can overcome this apathy and provide a path to rediscovering the worth of a relationship with God.
    16 min
  • Holding Space
    A midwife’s perspective across her many experiences of births, providing comfort during labor's intensity, validating the purpose of pain, and encouraging perseverance until the triumph of new life provide a powerful spiritual metaphor for how we can serve one another in love.
    14 min
  • Wings of Shelter: Ruth’s Story
    Ruth transforms from a destitute widow to a redeemer through her faith in God. She redeems both her mother-in-law Naomi and her predecessor Tamar, culminating in the birth of King David, restoring Tamar's lineage after ten generations of exclusion.
    23 min
  • Love Without the Small Print
    Fear of rejection within the Christadelphian community because of struggles with same-sex attraction can lead to mental health issues. In contrast, echoing the way Jesus loved outcasts like tax collectors and Samaritans, Christians should extend compassion, understanding, and acceptance towards LGBTQ+ individuals, rather than marginalizing or shunning them.
    30 min
  • The Witch of Endor: Reality Bites
    The witch at Endor encounters God's power, and is terrified when Samuel appears. She realizes Saul's identity when Samuel pronounces Saul's doom. The witch comforts the devastated king, her role evolving from criminal to caregiver. Her future hints at possible conversion.
    14 min
  • The Art Form of Translation
    Understanding the challenges and nuances involved in translating texts helps us to make sense of the potential impact of translation discrepancies on interpretations, and contrasting the roles of formal equivalence (word-for-word) and dynamic equivalence (thought-for-thought) approaches helps us to recognize the cultural lens through which translations are viewed.
    20 min

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Press On is a Christadelphian journal. We publish engaging perspectives, expressed with enthusiasm and love for other believers. Press On aspires to stimulate growth in the Christadelphian community…