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Washing up for dinner is something we all learn as children. But in spiritual terms, there’s a banquet you’re invited to, which requires more than just soap and water—it takes blood.

Our culture is fascinated with the supernatural, and a lot of what we see and hear points back to God! Lee Strobel conquers some pretty interesting topics when it comes to our faith…things like miracles, mystical dreams, angels, and even ghosts! You’ll hear some solid evidence of God’s presence in the supernatural, and through this conversation, you will be encouraged to grow closer to Him.

It was an ordinary night with ordinary sheep and ordinary shepherds. Then the black sky exploded with brightness. Trees that had been shadows jumped into clarity. Sheep that had been silent became a chorus of curiosity. One minute the shepherd was dead asleep, the next he was rubbing his eyes and staring into the face of an angel! The night was ordinary no more. The angel came in the night because it’s when lights are best seen, and when they are most needed.

It all happened in a most remarkable moment—a moment like no other. God became a man. Divinity arrived. Heaven opened and place her most precious one in a human womb. God had come near.

In the mystery of Christmas, we find its majesty. The mystery of how God became flesh, why he chose to come at all, and how much he must love his people.

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Episode 2.66

Michael and Zach sit down with Tim Bryant, founder and president of the Lowcountry Biblical Counseling Center, for a wide-ranging conversation on what truly distinguishes biblical counseling from both secular approaches and broader forms of “Christian counseling.”

Tim explains the foundations of nouthetic counseling—rooted in Scripture, focused on the heart, and committed to real transformation rather than symptom management. As a member of the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors (ACBC), Tim explains how biblical counseling addresses the whole person by dealing honestly with sin, suffering, and sanctification, rather than reframing problems or merely validating emotions.

The discussion turns practical as they explore common emotional struggles such as fear, anger, and depression, and how Scripture provides concrete tools for change. Tim walks through the biblical pattern of put off / put on, showing how lasting growth comes through repentance, renewed thinking, and obedience. They also discuss the value of meditation walks—intentional time spent walking, praying, and meditating on Scripture—as a way to reorient the heart and mind toward truth.

This episode offers clarity, pastoral wisdom, and hope, reminding listeners that real change is possible—not through techniques alone, but through the transforming power of God’s Word applied faithfully to everyday life.

Lowcountry Biblical Counseling Center: http://www.lcbcc.org

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