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How Do We Forgive the Unforgivable? Pt. 3 Feb 11, 2020

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From racial hatred and ethnic "cleansing" to gross exploitation and rampant sexual abuse, we inhabit a world filled with atrocities and punctuated by unforgivable acts. Consequently, many of us experience unimaginable suffering at the hands of others. At the same time, many of us will also recognize that no healing can take place without forgiveness. But is forgiveness even possible in such circumstances? Where can we find the strength to forgive the unforgiveable? In this 3-part series, we'll explore this harrowing topic. This final episode explores how we can practically forgive the unforgivable in our day-to-day lives.
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How Do We Forgive the Unforgivable? Pt. 2 Feb 04, 2020

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From racial hatred and ethnic "cleansing" to gross exploitation and rampant sexual abuse, we inhabit a world filled with atrocities and punctuated by unforgivable acts. Consequently, many of us experience unimaginable suffering at the hands of others. At the same time, many of us will also recognize that no healing can take place without forgiveness. But is forgiveness even possible in such circumstances? Where can we find the strength to forgive the unforgiveable? In this 3-part series, we'll explore this harrowing topic. Drawing from Christ's parable of the merciless servant in Matthew 18:23-25, this episode considers how our status as "debtors" before God reframes the discussion on forgiveness.
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How Do We Forgive the Unforgivable? Pt. 1 Jan 30, 2020

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From racial hatred and ethnic "cleansing" to gross exploitation and rampant sexual abuse, we inhabit a world filled with atrocities and punctuated by unforgivable acts. Consequently, many of us experience unimaginable suffering at the hands of others. At the same time, many of us will also recognize that no healing can take place without forgiveness. But is forgiveness even possible in such circumstances? Where can we find the strength to forgive the unforgiveable? In this 3-part series, we'll explore this harrowing topic. Episode 1 considers the practical ramifications of Romans 5, where Paul informs us that Christ died for us while we were his "enemies."

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Confronting Our Culture of Fear, Pt. 3 Jan 21, 2020

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From the alarming uptick in mental illness to the increasingly hostile culture wars, ours is a culture shot through with fear and anxiety, much of it fed by a 24/7 news cycle that caters to our hunger for sensationalism. In this atmosphere, how do we avoid falling prey to constant fear and anxiety? Though it may come as a surprise, Christianity has a great deal to say about fear, and in this series we're going to explore a holistic alternative to the constant sense of dread. In this final episode, we talk about the practical implications of the "fear of the Lord."
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Confronting Our Culture of Fear, Pt. 2 Jan 14, 2020

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From the alarming uptick in mental illness to the increasingly hostile culture wars, ours is a culture shot through with fear and anxiety, much of it fed by a 24/7 news cycle that caters to our hunger for sensationalism. In this atmosphere, how do we avoid falling prey to constant fear and anxiety? Though it may come as a surprise, Christianity has a great deal to say about fear, and in this series we're going to explore a holistic alternative to the constant sense of dread. This episode considers our fear of humanity.
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Confronting Our Culture of Fear, Pt. I Jan 07, 2020

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The novelist Marilynne Robinson argues, "Fear operates as an appetite or an addiction. You can never have enough." From the alarming uptick in mental illness to the increasingly hostile culture wars, ours is a culture shot through with fear and anxiety, much of it fed by a 24/7 news cycle that caters to our hunger for sensationalism. In this atmosphere, how do we avoid falling prey to constant fear and anxiety? Though it may come as a surprise, Christianity has a great deal to say about fear, and in this series we're going to explore a holistic alternative to the constant sense of dread. In this episode, we look at the ways in which fear distorts our sense of reality.
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The Hiddenness of God, Part 3 Nov 19, 2019

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The hiddenness of God is a perennial question, particularly in apologetics circles. Though the issue is frequently explored in philosophical terms, Scripture has a great deal to say on the matter but it frames it in surprising ways. In this series, we'll explore God's hiddenness under three headings: mystery, foolishness, and expectation. This episode focuses on the category of mystery and argues for a more holistic understanding of the word.

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The Hiddenness of God, Part 2 Nov 12, 2019

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The Hiddenness of God, Part 1 Nov 06, 2019

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Recovering Rest, Part 2 Oct 15, 2019

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While church leaders often point to the crucial need for rest, it's a luxury that many of us simply don't have. So what do we do? In Matthew 18:28-30, Jesus makes an important distinction between physical rest and soul rest. This two-part series explores that distinction. It's my hope that you'll find encouragement here, even if your life doesn't currently allow you the physical rest you need.
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