In the Days of Evil Kings
2 Kings 8:7-29 We all are very well aware of the presence of evil in our day, including among our political leaders. While the degree of good and evil in our kings and rulers varies, the Bible gives us basic…
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Angels, Demons, and the Christian Life
What are angels? How are they different from God, and how are they different from humans? How should we think about angels and demons, and how do they impact our lives? James and Jonathan discuss this fascinating and oft-misunderstood topic…
Sin and the Law
Romans 7:7-8 Your kitchen may look spotless after you’ve cleaned it, but if you take a flashlight and look in every corner and under all your appliances, you might still find dirt, grime and even a few bugs. People may…
The Resurrection and the Life
2 Kings 8:1-6 In our culture, there tends to be a major emphasis on the importance of the individual above all else. For Christians, what this can lead to is an overemphasis on personal conversion and experience. Listen as Dr.…
The Day of Reckoning
Isaiah 10 What will you do on the day of reckoning when disaster comes from afar? It is this sobering question that Isaiah poses to the nation of Judah in Chapter 10, and it is one that each of us…
The Shepherd’s Toolbox
Tim Witmer, one of Carl’s only friends (or so Carl claims), is back on the podcast today to discuss his latest book, The Shepherd’s Toolbox. Designed to complement his well-loved book The Shepherd Leader, Tim’s latest book gathers seven church…
Cyril, Methodius, and the Missions to Eastern Europe
Does the rain not fall equally upon all people? Does the sun not shine for all, and do we not all breathe the air in equal measure? Why then, are you not ashamed to recognize only three languages and command…
New Life for Service
Romans 7:6 If you want to be a good tennis player, you must learn to serve well. If you want to develop an effective spiritual life that is well pleasing to God, you must also learn to serve well. The…
This is a Day of Good News
2 Kings 6:24-7:20 All throughout the Bible we hear about good news — from the Old Testament declarations of a few hungry lepers to the accounts of the New Testament apostles. Listen as Dr. Philip Ryken highlights this good news…
The Ultimate Answer
Isaiah 9 The people in Isaiah’s day were walking in such dreadful darkness, feeling the effects of all the tragedy that sin had wrought. Their situation seemed hopeless, but through the prophet Isaiah, God promised that He would provide the…