Τα καλύτερα Christian Books podcast (2024)

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Blake Leyerle, "Christians at Home: John Chrysostom and Domestic Rituals in Fourth-Century Antioch" (Penn State UP, 2024) 42:16

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What did it mean for ordinary believers to live a Christian life in late antiquity? In Christians at Home: John Chrysostom and Domestic Rituals in Fourth-Century Antioch (Penn State University Press, 2024), Blake Leyerle explores this question through the writings, teachings, and reception of John Chrysostom—a priest of Antioch who went on to becom…

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Your Brightest Life, by Jessie Minassian 15:35

1d ago15:35

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Today, Roberta talks to Jessie Minassian about her new book Your Brightest Life: Tips for Navigating Relationships, Health, Faith, Mindset, and More, available from Zonderkidz publishers. Today more than ever, as a young woman you can use an extra dose of optimism to tackle the challenges and complicated situations in your life. Inside Your Brighte…

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64 | 11 Tools I Used to Write and Publish a Book in LESS Than a Year 23:54

2d ago23:54

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Hey Sis! Have been thinking about writing a book for the longest? Are you still holding all the words to your book inside your head? What If I told you that the book you've been holding inside for years could finally come to life? Inside this episode, I'm covering 11 essential tools that helped me write and publish my book in less than year. Whethe…

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Paula Fredriksen, "Ancient Christianities: The First Five Hundred Years" (Princeton UP, 2024) 54:42

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The ancient Mediterranean teemed with gods. For centuries, a practical religious pluralism prevailed. How, then, did one particular god come to dominate the politics and piety of the late Roman Empire? In Ancient Christianities: The First Five Hundred Years (Princeton University Press, 2024), Dr. Paula Fredriksen traces the evolution of early Chris…

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Andre Villeneuve, "Divine Marriage from Eden to the End of Days: Communion with God as Nuptial Mystery in the Story of Salvation" (Wipf and Stock, 2021) 18:38

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In Divine Marriage from Eden to the End of Days (Wipf and Stock, 2021), André Villeneuve explores the mystery of God’s love in the Bible and ancient Jewish tradition. Join us as we speak André Villeneuve about how Scripture portrays the covenant between God and his people as a divine-human marriage spanning through all of human history. Dr. André V…

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Sparrows, by Jason Gray 15:37

2d ago15:37

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Today, Roberta talks to Jason Gray about his children's book Sparrows, based on his song of the same name. Taking inspiration from the song "Sparrows" by Jason Gray, this story teaches children that God loves and cares for them deeply. Award-winning musician, Jason Gray, along with children’s book author Jes Woller and illustrator Hilary Griffith t…

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Jan Machielsen, "The Basque Witch-Hunt: A Secret History" (Bloomsbury, 2024) 50:04

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In June 1609, two judges left Bordeaux for a territory at the very edge of their jurisdiction, a Basque-speaking province on the Atlantic coast called the Pays de Labourd. In four months, they executed up to 80 women and men for the crime of witchcraft, causing a wave of suspects to flee into Spain and sparking terror there. Witnesses, many of them…

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Justin Tse, "Sheets of Scattered Sand: Cantonese Protestants and the Secular Dream of the Pacific Rim" (U Notre Dame Press, 2024) 1:35:00

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Justin K.H. Tse captures the voices of Cantonese Protestant Christians from the San Francisco, Vancouver, and Hong Kong metropolitan areas as they reflect on their efforts to adapt to secular communities while retaining their identity and beliefs. In the context of the transpacific region between Asia and the Americas, the “Pacific Rim” refers to a…

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A Merry & Bright Adventure, by Katie Trent 14:56

7d ago14:56

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Today, Roberta talks to Katie Trent about her new book A Merry and Bright Adventure: A Christmas Devotional for Family, Faith, Food, and Fun, available from Whitaker House publishers. With all of the exciting sights, sounds, and smells of Christmastime, it can be hard to get children to focus on the real reason for the season: the birth of Jesus Ch…

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Nathanael Homewood, "Seductive Spirits: Deliverance, Demons, and Sexual Worldmaking in Ghanaian Pentecostalism" (Stanford UP, 2024) 1:04:36

8d ago1:04:36

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In this fascinating interview, Nathanael J. Homewood discusses his new book,Seductive Spirits: Deliverance, Demons, and Sexual Worldmaking in Ghanaian Pentecostalism (Stanford University Press, 2024). Pentecostalism, Africa's fastest-growing form of Christianity, has long been preoccupied with the business of banishing demons from human bodies. Amo…

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Healing for Every Heart in Adoption, by Jodi Jackson Tucker 15:00

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Today, Roberta talks to Jodi Jackson Turner about her new book Healing for Every Heart in Adoption:Redemptive Prayers and Strategies for Adoptive Parents, Adoptees, and Birth Parents, available from Baker Books publishers. In this groundbreaking book, adoption advocates Betsy S. Kylstra, Lisa C. Qualls, and Jodi Jackson Tucker--an adoptee, a birth …

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David J. Collins, SJ, "Disenchanting Albert the Great: The Life and Afterlife of a Medieval Magician" (Penn State UP, 2024) 1:07:26

11d ago1:07:26

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David J Collins, SJ joins Jana Byars to talk about Disenchanting Albert the Great: the Life and Afterlife of a Medieval Magician (Penn State Press, 2024). Albert the Great (1200–1280) was a prominent Dominican friar, a leading philosopher, and the teacher of Thomas Aquinas. He also endorsed the use of magic. Controversial though that stance would h…

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Nick Posegay and Melonie Schmierer-Lee, "The Illustrated Cairo Genizah" (Gorgias Press, 2024) 1:03:57

12d ago1:03:57

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Starting nearly a thousand years ago at the Ben Ezra Synagogue of Old Cairo, worn-out books and scrolls were put in the genizah, a storage area for sacred texts. In The Illustrated Cairo Genizah: A Visual Tour of Cairo Genizah Manuscripts at Cambridge Univertity Library (Gorgias Press, 2024), Nick Posegay and Melonie Schmierer-Lee tell the story of…

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Michael Plekon, "Ministry Matters: Pastors, Their Life and Work Today" (Wipf and Stock, 2024) 1:03:10

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In an era where congregations are shrinking and fewer people engage with faith communities, Michael Plekon's book Ministry Matters: Pastors, Their Life and Work Today (Wipf and Stock, 2024) offers a timely exploration of both the challenges and opportunities facing modern Christian ministry. Through detailed analysis, Plekon traces the factors behi…

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Mou Banerjee, "The Disinherited: The Politics of Christian Conversion in Colonial India" (Harvard UP, 2025) 1:20:18

12d ago1:20:18

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An illuminating history of religious and political controversy in nineteenth-century Bengal, where Protestant missionary activity spurred a Christian conversion “panic” that indelibly shaped the trajectory of Hindu and Muslim politics. In 1813, the British Crown adopted a policy officially permitting Protestant missionaries to evangelize among the …

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63 | How to Take Your GOD Story and Transform It into a Book 11:22

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Hey Sis! Have you ever felt like your faith journey could inspire others, but you’re unsure how to share it? What if I told you that with just this 5 key scenes framework, you could outline your story and start writing a book that glorifies God and changes lives? Whether you’re just beginning or feeling stuck, this framework will help you reflect o…

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Restored, by Cindy Brinker Simmons 18:52

14d ago18:52

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Today, Roberta talks to Cindy Brinker Simmons about her new book Restored: Reconnecting Life's Broken Pieces, available from Redemption Press publishers. You might be living in a fragile place after loss, pain, or grief. Is excitement in life and fullness of purpose too hard to imagine embracing right now? You are not meant to go through this alone…

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Fritz and the Midnight Meetup, by Megan Hill 14:27

14d ago14:27

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Today, Roberta talks to Megan Hill about her new book Fritz and the Midnight Meetup: A True Story About Kids Who Prayed, available from B&H Kids publishers. One by one, the children tiptoe down the stairs . . . It's midnight at the orphanage, and a group of children are sneaking to the kitchen to pray together. Would anyone else come too? they wond…

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Does the Jewish Bible Point to Jesus? by David Brickner 15:48

15d ago15:48

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Today, Roberta talks to David Brickner about his new book Does the Jewish Bible Point to Jesus?: 12 Key Prophecies That Unfold God's Plan, available from Moody Publishers. How will we be able to recognize the Messiah? Christians claim that Jesus is the Messiah, but how can we know if that is true? Jesus revealed the truth about himself through pass…

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The Labyrinth of the World and The Paradise of the Heart, by John Amos Comenius (A Conversation with Tim Price) 43:21

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Today, Luke Taylor talks to Tim Price about the book The Labyrinth of the World and The Paradise of the Heart, originally by John Amos Comenius, available from Ekklesia Press. Find out more about this book at his website: https://labyrinthoftheworld.com/ ***ONE OF THE BIGGEST PUBLISHING STORIES IN 400 Years*** If you loved Pilgrim’s Progress, now y…

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Shannon Gayk, "Apocalyptic Ecologies: From Creation to Doom in Middle English Literature" (U Chicago Press, 2024) 54:58

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Shannon Gayk joins Jana Byars to discuss her new book. Apocalyptic Ecologies: From Creation to Doom in Medieval English Literature (University of Chicago Press, 2024) is a meditative reflection on what medieval disaster writing can teach us about how to respond to the climate emergency. When a series of ecological disasters swept medieval England, …

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Merry E. Wiesner-Hanks, "Women and the Reformations: A Global History" (Yale UP, 2024) 1:14:41

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The Reformations, both Protestant and Catholic, have long been told as stories of men. But women were central to the transformations that took place in Europe and beyond. What was life like for them in this turbulent period? How did their actions and ideas shape Christianity and influence societies around the world? In Women and the Reformations: A…

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Welcome to Called for Business! The Podcast for Aspiring Authors and Kingdom Writers Who Want to Write & Publish a Book 1:42

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Ready to write your first book and make an impact?Do you feel overwhelmed with how to start, be organized, and the writing process itself?Are you needing encouragement to share your God story without feeling terrified? I’m so excited that you're here on Called for Business! This podcast will help you organize your thoughts, simplify the writing pro…

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Charles C. Helmer IV, "The Lord Who Listens: A Dogmatic Inquiry Into God as Hearer" (Brill, 2024) 45:46

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What does it mean that God hears? Can a God who is "pure act" be affected in such a way? What does this mean for those whom God hears? Who are those people? Join Benjamin Phillips as he asks such questions of Charles Helmer IV, author of The Lord Who Listens: A Dogmatic Inquiry into God as Hearer (Brill, 2024). More about the book: In The Lord Who …

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62 | Want to Write a Kingdom Book? Now You Can! 16:23

19d ago16:23

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Hey Sis! Have you ever felt called to write a book that glorifies God, but fear or uncertainty held you back? Maybe you're wondering, Is my story really worth sharing? Do I even have time to write a book? Imagine holding your finished book in your hands—your story, your testimony, your Kingdom message impacting lives for the glory of GOD. I’m telli…

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Rediscovering Christmas, by John Greco 15:37

23d ago15:37

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Today, Roberta talks to John Greco about his new book Rediscovering Christmas: A Twelve-Day Journey to the Manger, available from B&H Books. Year after year, countless believers immerse themselves in the story of the first Christmas, rehearsing the well-known tale of the baby King who was born into the humblest of circumstances. But for some, the n…

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Talking with a Man Who Returned from the Dead (with Paul Zucarelli) 1:12:32

25d ago1:12:32

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This is my second conversation with Paul Zucarelli who died in 2017 and returned from the dead through the intercessory prayer of Bishop Thomas Olmsted of Phoenix and the faith of his family. Since his resurrection, he has been serving God as a lay evangelist. In the earlier interview, we talked about his new book, One Lord, One Faith, One Church: …

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Yii-Jan Lin, "Immigration and Apocalypse: How the Book of Revelation Shaped American Immigration" (Yale UP, 2024) 48:42

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The metaphor of New Jerusalem has long been used to justify dueling narratives of America as the land of freedom with open gates and the walled city closed to all except those whose names are written in the book of life. In Immigration and Apocalypse: How the Book of Revelation Shaped American Immigration (Yale University Press, 2024), Yii Jan Lin …

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Denys Turner, "Dante the Theologian" (Cambridge UP, 2022) 1:23:09

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An understanding of Dante the theologian as distinct from Dante the poet has been neglected in an appreciation of Dante's work as a whole. That is the starting-point of Dante the Theologian (Cambridge UP, 2022). In giving theology fresh centrality, the author argues that theologians themselves should find, when they turn to Dante Alighieri, a compe…

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Nina Valbousquet, "Lukewarm Souls: The Vatican facing the Shoah" (La Découverte, 2024) 1:04:19

27d ago1:04:19

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The exceptional opening of the archives of the pontificate of Pius XII (1939-1958) in 2020 did not end the controversies surrounding the silence of the pope in the face of Nazi atrocities. But, beyond the controversies, what do these new sources reveal? What do they contribute to our understanding of the Shoah, the Second World War and religious po…

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W. Paul Reeve, et al., "This Abominable Slavery: Race, Religion, and the Battle over Human Bondage in Antebellum Utah" (Oxford UP, 2024) 57:26

27d ago57:26

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On July 22, 1847, a group of about forty refugees entered the Salt Lake Valley. Among them were three enslaved men, two of whom shared the religion, Mormonism, that had caused them to flee. The valley was also home to members of the Ute tribe, who would sometimes barter captive women and children to Spanish colonizers. Thus, the question of whether…

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Julia Kelto Lillis, "Virgin Territory: Configuring Female Virginity in Early Christianity" (U California Press, 2022) 1:04:03

28d ago1:04:03

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Women's virginity held tremendous significance in early Christianity and the Mediterranean world. Early Christian thinkers developed diverse definitions of virginity and understood its bodily aspects in surprising, often nonanatomical ways. Eventually Christians took part in a cross-cultural shift toward viewing virginity as something that could be…

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What's Really Causing My Kid's Bad Behavior, by Jeff Schadt 16:10

30d ago16:10

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Today, Roberta talks to Jeff Schadt about his new book What's Really Causing My Kid's Bad Behavior? It’s hard when we love our kids and desire to help them, but just can’t figure out how to address their struggles and behavior issues. This quick-read, eye-opening book will help you understand the often hidden factors that dramatically impact our ki…

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Leila K. Norako, "Monstrous Fantasies: England's Crusading Imaginary and the Romance of Recovery, 1300-1500" (Cornell UP, 2024) 1:27:32

1M ago1:27:32

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Monstrous Fantasies: England's Crusading Imaginary and the Romance of Recovery, 1300-1500 (Cornell University Press, 2024) by Dr. Leila Norako asks why medieval romances reimagining the crusades ending in a Christian victory circulated in England with such abundance after the 1291 Muslim reconquest of Acre, the last of the Latin crusader states in …

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61 | 5 Reasons You MUST Plan Your Book Before You Write It 14:33

1M ago14:33

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Hey Sis! Are you ready to write your first book but feel stuck before you even start? Let me tell you something—it doesn’t have to be that way! Today, I’m sharing the secret to making the writing process smoother, less stressful, and more productive. We’ll talk about how having a clear roadmap can help you clarify your purpose, stay organized, and …

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Untaken and Untaken Too, by C.O. Wyler 15:42

1M ago15:42

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Today, Roberta talks to CO Wyler about her new books Untaken: 12 Hours Following the Rapture, and Untaken, Too: 12 Days Following the Rapture. What would you do? Your husband is missing; you don't want to be pregnant; you witness a horrific airplane accident, and you learn all babies and young children have disappeared. Twenty-eight-year-old Sarah …

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Restored by the Storm, by Bill Derrick 15:10

1M ago15:10

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Today, Roberta talks to Bill Derrick about his new book Restored by the Storm: Navigating Through Life’s Unexpected Challenges, available from Morgan James Publishers. Restored by the Storm offers a compelling narrative that delves into the universal struggle of facing life's unexpected challenges. Drawing from personal experiences, Restored by the…

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60 | Struggling with Book Writing? Here’s the First Step to Organize Your Thoughts 15:31

1M ago15:31

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Hey Sis! Have you been dreaming of writing a book but feel like the finish line is always out of reach? Good news—you can write and finish your first book! In today’s episode, I’m sharing one powerful strategy to get you moving toward your book-writing goals. We’ll break down a simple book planning worksheet to help you clarify your topic, identify…

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Matthew Elia, "The Problem of the Christian Master: Augustine in the Afterlife of Slavery" (Yale UP, 2024) 1:18:15

1M ago1:18:15

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The Problem of the Christian Master: Augustine in the Afterlife of Slavery (Yale UP, 2024) offers a bold rereading of Augustinian thought for a world still haunted by slavery. Over the last two decades, scholars have made a striking return to the resources of the Augustinian tradition to theorize citizenship, virtue, and the place of religion in pu…

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101 Considerations for Foster Parents, by David Wermuth 15:56

1M ago15:56

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Today, Roberta talks to David Wermuth about his book 101 Considerations for Foster Parents, available from Mascot Books publishers. 101 Considerations for Prospective, New, and Veteran Foster Parents The topics addressed in this book―self-care practices, the unique fear response of foster youth, interventions for foster youth with clinical needs, t…

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Gabe Durham, "Bible Adventures" (Boss Fight Books, 2015) 29:15

1M ago29:15

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In the beginning, a small unlicensed game development company was hit with divine inspiration: They could make a lot of money (and escape the wrath of Nintendo) by creating games for Christians. With the release of the 1990 NES platformer Bible Adventures, the developers saw what they had made, and it was good. Or, at least, good enough. Based on e…

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God's Holiness vs Man's Lawlessness, by Carl Barrett 14:04

1M ago14:04

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Today, Roberta talks to Carl Barrett about his new book God's Holiness vs. Man's Lawlessness, available from Resource Publications publishers. ""We will always obey our Lord at all costs."" This is the opposite of the spirit of lawlessness, which despises authority and cultivates chaos, division, and destruction. And there is no doubt that lawless …

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Parker Palmer on the Israel-Gaza War 57:55

1M ago57:55

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In times of profound crisis, when violence and hatred seem to dominate our world, we often search for voices that can help us navigate through the darkness while holding onto our humanity. Today's conversation with Parker Palmer, one of America's most respected Quaker elders and thought leaders, explores the complex landscape of faith, hope, and he…

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Consider the Lillies, by Jonny Ardavanis 15:33

1M ago15:33

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Today, Roberta talks to Jonny Ardavanis about his new book Consider the Lilies: Finding Perfect Peace in the Character of God, available from Zondervan publishers. Find freedom from anxiety as you lift your gaze from the problems and pressures of this world to the changeless and powerful character of your heavenly Father. Is my cancer back? Is my j…

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