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In Jeremiah 32:27 God says, “I am the Lord, the God of every person on the earth, nothing is impossible for me.”
We need to hear that God is still in control. We need to hear that it’s not over until he says so. We need to hear that life’s mishaps and tragedies are not a reason to bail out. Corrie ten Boom used to say, “When the train goes through a tunnel and the world gets dark, do you jump out? Of course not. You sit still and trust the engineer to get you through.”
The way to deal with discouragement? The cure for disappointment? Go back and read the story of God. Read it again and again. Be reminded that you aren’t the first person to weep and you aren’t the first person to be helped. Read the story and remember the story is yours!
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Episode 2.78
Should Christian worship be limited to the inspired words of Scripture alone—or is it faithful to sing biblically rich hymns that proclaim Christ explicitly?
In this episode, Michael and Zach examine Exclusive Psalmody, the view that only the Psalms should be sung in corporate worship. We explore what Exclusive Psalmody is, why it once dominated Reformed worship, and why it declined in the 18th century. Along the way, we trace the historical and theological arguments behind the practice, including its grounding in the regulative principle of worship and the sufficiency of the Psalter.
The discussion then turns to Isaac Watts, whose question—“Where is Christ?”—reshaped Protestant worship by introducing explicitly Christ-centered hymnody. We weigh the strengths and challenges of both approaches, addressing concerns about inspiration, doctrinal purity, New Covenant worship, and pastoral clarity.
The episode closes with a pastoral reflection on what our songs reveal about our theology—and whether faithfulness in worship is best defined by inspired words alone or inspired truth faithfully expressed.
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Would you say that most of your days are filled with contentment or anxiety? Dr. Stanley teaches that anxiety is not something God gives but something we bring upon ourselves. Learn how you can overcome obstacles to peace.
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What is baptism in the Holy Spirit? When does it happen? Are we supposed to examine our recent sins before we take communion? And why does Paul say to "test yourselves" in 2 Corinthians 13? Finally, what about Jesus saying to get right with others before you go to the altar?
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The country is on edge after another protester was killed by ICE officers in Minneapolis. Phil, Kaitlyn, and Skye look at how different Christian journalists and media outlets are covering, or not covering, the story, and what protests against ICE share in common with the Civil Rights movement, and how they're different. Speaking of the Civil Rights era, Justin Giboney is back to discuss his new book, "Don't Let Nobody Turn You Around." He believes too much of the American church and our politics has been captivated by the culture war, and learning from the example of the Black church, which rejected the "conservative vs. progressive" binary, can help lead us out. Also this week, the cows are coming for us!
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1:06:30 - Humanizing Your Political Opponents
1:15:00 - Persuasion in Politics
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Links Mentioned in News Segment:
Cow Tools:
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj0n127y74go
Religion News Service on Clergy Protesting ICE:
https://religionnews.com/2026/01/23/inside-the-effort-to-organize-clergy-nationwide-to-resist-ice-minneapolis/
The Atlantic on ICE Protests:
https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/2026/01/minneapolis-uprising/685755/
Christianity Today on Authority and Responsibility:
https://www.christianitytoday.com/2026/01/authority-responsibility-not-excuse-alex-pretti-ice-shooting-minnesota-trump/
Other Resources:
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