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What stands between a civilized society and the law of the jungle? In this message from Deuteronomy 19:1–21, Dr. John walks through three distinct laws given to Israel — covering homicide, property rights, and the integrity of the courts — and makes a compelling case for why God's perfect standard of justice is as relevant today as it ever was. From cities of refuge to the danger of false witnesses, this episode reveals a God who cares deeply about truth, fairness, and the protection of the innocent.

The Law and Holy Living: The laws of ancient Israel can feel distant and irrelevant to modern readers — but look closer, and you'll find they reveal something timeless about the character of God. In this series on Deuteronomy 18–26, Dr. John works through the detailed national laws given to Israel, uncovering what they teach us about justice, worship, and holy living — and pointing us to the one who came not to abolish the law, but to fulfill it.

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Everything we have is a gift from God and once you learn to appreciate what you’ve been given, giving back is a natural response. Generosity increases contentment and instead of striving for more, you enjoy what you have.

Rich Griffth shares the different leadership styles parents should use to disciple their kids as they grow. Hear about discipling kids with intentionality at different stages of their development, from birth until adulthood. 

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Christ took away your sins. He endured not just the nails of the Romans, the mockery of the crowd, and the spear of the soldier, but he endured the anger of God.

God didn’t just overlook your sins, lest he endorse them. He didn’t punish you, lest he destroy you. Instead he found a way to punish the sin and preserve the sinner. Jesus took your punishment, and God gave you credit for Jesus’ perfection.

As long as the cross is God’s gift to the world, it will touch you but it will not change you. Precious as it is to proclaim, “Christ died for the world,” even sweeter it is to whisper, “Christ died for me.” For my sins he died. He took my place on the cross. He felt my shame, he spoke my name. Thank God for the day Jesus took your place, for the day grace happened to you.

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In this episode of Cults, Michael and Zach examine Eastern Orthodoxy working through its core theological framework ending with a comparison and contrast with Roman Catholicism.

The discussion moves through key categories including theology proper, Christology, soteriology, and authority. Eastern Orthodoxy stands firmly within historic Christianity in its doctrine of the Trinity and the person of Christ, while approaching salvation through a more transformational lens—often described as theosis, or participation in the divine life.

From there, the episode explores how Orthodoxy understands authority through Scripture and Tradition, along with its use of icons and the practice of prayer to the saints. Each area is evaluated in light of biblical categories, particularly regarding the role of Scripture, the clarity of justification, and the pattern of prayer found in the New Testament.

The episode concludes with a focused comparison between Eastern Orthodoxy and Roman Catholicism. While Orthodoxy rejects papal supremacy and maintains a decentralized structure, both traditions share similar concerns regarding authority and the articulation of the gospel. The central issue is not historical rootedness, but whether Scripture functions as the final authority and whether the gospel remains clearly defined.

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