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I just decided at the end of the podcast today that we will be tackling some Christian cliches. So I'll put it out to you all and see if there are any cliches that you would like for me to tackle, break apart and then figure out what we can take from it. We'll hit Proverbs 3:5-6 today and learn what it means to trust God. 

The music on the podcast is from John Nugent. John is a Chicagoland area musician who has been a real blessing to Tabor Church. 

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Today we look at a few passages in Scripture that remind us of God who is near to us, especially when we are broken hearted. On the 19th anniversary of 9-11 it is good for us to be reminded that God is near. 

The music on the podcast is by John Nugent. John is a Chicagoland area musician, who has been a real blessing to Tabor Church. 

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Today we are talking about confession. This is a topic everyone can understand. Followers of Christ live lives filled with confession. But people outside the Church also understand what it means to have crippling guilt and anxious thoughts. Where do we go to lay these burdens down? 

The music on the podcast is by John Nugent. He is a Chicagoland area musician who has been a real blessing to Tabor Church. 

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Today I am going to bring up another point about the church and state being tied together. Religious tax exempt is different from other non-profits in that religious houses of worship do not have to file any kind of tax return at the end of the year. Religious tax exemption has been argued by some as an infringement on the separation of Church and State. I bring up these issues not to argue but to show that we are tied up together and it would be difficult to separate. 

The music on the podcast is from John Nugent. John is a Chicagoland area musician who has been a real blessing to Tabor Church. 

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Today we will talk about prayer in schools. Really this means prayer in public schools because private schools do not have any regulations because many of them are religious in nature anyways. Should there be prayer in public schools? Here is the big secret...there always has been. Take a listen and hear what I have to say on this topic. 

The music on the podcast is by John Nugent. John is a Chicagoland area musician who has been a real blessing to Tabor Church. 

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Today we are going to continue our conversation on politics and talk about the phrase Separation of Church and State. This is not in the constitution but has its roots in a conversation with Thomas Jefferson and the Baptists. The Church should not be absent the public arena but know where it can and can't be as an institution. We are going to unpack some of the ramifications of this in the next few days. 

Correction: The Luther quote I mention on the show today is actually, "I'd rather be ruled by a wise Turk than a foolish Christian." Apparently this quote is disputed because it can't be found where he said it. But, Luther does have a lot to say about foolish Christian leaders. 

The music on the podcast is by John Nugent. John is a Chicagoland area musician who has been a real blessing to Tabor Church. 

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As I promised to you in the last few episodes that we would have a guest. So today we are talking to Mike Lauer. He is a friend of mine who I deeply respect as a person and a follower of Christ. Mike and I bring up a number of topics that I believe all go back to the central message of the Gospel in us and Christ works in us as we also bring it to the world. This episode is a little over an hour, so if you need to break it up and don't rush through it. Please interact with the discussion and ask more questions.

The music on the podcast is from John Nugent. John is a Chicagoland area musician who has been a real blessing to Tabor Church. 

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Today I want to talk about a big issue in our country...voter turnout. The United States is near the bottom of developing nations voter turnout. Why? Do we have half of our population that has ceased to care or is this intentional? You don't have to tell me it is you, but why are over half the population of eligible voters sitting it out? 

The music on the podcast is by John Nugent. John is a Chicagoland area musician who has been a real blessing to Tabor Church. 

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Today we are looking at the Scripture that makes up the central part of our theology on government. Paul says they are put here by God, so obey or be punished. Yikes! Is there any wiggle room on that passage? We are going to talk through some of it today. 

The music on the podcast is by John Nugent. John is a Chicagoland area musician who has been a real blessing to Tabor Church. 

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Today we will continue our political talk by bringing in the Two Kingdoms concept. There have been multiple theologians who have talked about this (Augustine, Aquinas, Luther and Calvin) but I will bring in Luther's perspective. We are citizens of two kingdoms and God is over both kingdoms. What is our obligation to the kingdoms in which we inhabit? Feel free to jump in on the conversation. 

The music on the podcast is from John Nugent. John is a Chicagoland area musician who has been a real blessing to Tabor Church. 

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