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Plea Bargaining, Wrongful Convictions, and Other Challenges with the Criminal Justice System (Matt Martens) Nov 06, 2023

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In this episode, trial lawyer Matt Martens explains how our American criminal justice system is broken and that in order for us to love all of our neighbors well, reforms need to be made.

Matt Martens (JD, University of North Carolina School of Law; MABS, Dallas Theological Seminary) is a trial lawyer and partner at an international law firm in Washington, DC. He has spent the bulk of his more than twenty-five-year legal career practicing criminal law both as a federal prosecutor and as a defense attorney. He is also the author of 'Reforming Criminal Justice: A Christian Proposal' from Crossway.

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Audiobook Preview: 'Remaking the World' (Andrew Wilson) Nov 01, 2023

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Today, we are pleased to offer you the first chapter of Andrew Wilson's book 'Remaking the World: How 1776 Created the Post-Christian West'.

In 'Remaking the World', Andrew Wilson highlights 7 major developments from the year 1776—globalization, the Enlightenment, the Industrial Revolution, the Great Enrichment, the American Revolution, the rise of post-Christianity, and the dawn of Romanticism—and explains their relevance to social changes happening today. Carefully examining key documents and historical figures, Wilson demonstrates how a monumental number of political, philosophical, economic, and industrial changes in the year of America’s founding shaped the modern West into a “WEIRDER” society: Western, Educated, Industrialized, Rich, Democratic, Ex-Christian, and Romantic. This thoroughly researched yet accessible book offers a unique historical perspective on modern views of family, government, religion, and morality—giving Christians the historical lens they need to understand today’s post-Christian trends and respond accordingly.

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Q&A: Kristen Wetherell Answers Your Questions on How to Love the Bible More Oct 30, 2023

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A few weeks ago, we asked people to send in questions related to what it looks like to stay motivated and excited about reading the Bible in every season of life. We received lots of questions from around the world about everything from keeping our Bible reading time fresh, to making time for God's Word as a busy parent, to engaging with Scripture when we're struggling with grief.

Kristen Wetherell is a wife, mother, writer, and speaker. She is the author of several books, including 'Help for the Hungry Soul: Eight Encouragements to Grow Your Appetite for God's Word'.

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6 Ideas for Thinking about Halloween with Your Kids (Jon Nielson) Oct 25, 2023

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Today, we're pleased to share with you an audio essay written and read by Jon Nielson, entitled, "6 Ideas for Thinking about Halloween with Your Kids".

Jon Nielson serves as the senior pastor of Christ Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Wheaton, Illinois. He is also coeditor of the book 'Gospel-Centered Youth Ministry'.

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When Your Kid Needs a Friend (Trillia Newbell) Oct 23, 2023

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In this episode, Trillia Newbell discusses the desire in all of us for friendship and how that is ultimately fulfilled in Jesus.

Trillia Newbell is the acquisitions director at Moody Publishers and the author of numerous books including 'Jesus and the Gift of Friendship'.

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5 Lies Our Culture Is Telling Us (Rosaria Butterfield) Oct 18, 2023

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Today, we're pleased to share with you an audio essay written and read by Rosaria Butterfield, entitled, "5 Lies Our Culture Is Telling Us".

Rosaria Butterfield is an author, pastor’s wife, homeschool mom, and former professor of English and women’s studies at Syracuse University. She is the author of 'Five Lies of Our Anti-Christian Age'.

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How the World Found Democracy—and Became Ex-Christian (Andrew Wilson) Oct 16, 2023

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In this episode, Andrew Wilson shares about how the year 1776 shaped the world we know today and why it is important for every Christian to think about the way they interpret history.

Andrew Wilson is the teaching pastor at King’s Church London and a columnist for Christianity Today. He is the author of several books, including 'Remaking the World: How 1776 Created the Post-Christian West'.

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An Open Letter to Women Straining under the Burden of Expectations (Jen Oshman) Oct 04, 2023

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Today, we're pleased to share with you an audio essay written and read by Jen Oshman, entitled, "An Open Letter to Women Straining under the Burden of Expectations".

Jen Oshman has been in women’s ministry for over two decades as a missionary and pastor’s wife on three continents. She’s the mother of four daughters, and the author of 'Cultural Counterfeits: Confronting 5 Empty Promises of Our Age and How We Were Made for So Much More'.

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Why Have So Many People Stopped Going to Church? (Paul Tripp) Oct 02, 2023

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In this episode, Paul Tripp shares his heart for the church and offers encouragement to Christians that loving God includes loving his people.

Paul David Tripp is a pastor, award-winning author, and international conference speaker. His nonprofit ministry exists to connect the transforming power of Jesus Christ to everyday life. He has written numerous books, including 'Sunday Matters: 52 Devotionals to Prepare Your Heart for Church'.

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5 Myths about Quiet Time (Kristen Wetherell) Sep 20, 2023

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Today, we're pleased to share with you an audio essay written and read by Kristen Wetherell, entitled, '5 Myths about Quiet Time'.

Kristen Wetherell is a wife, mother, writer, and speaker. She is the author of several books, including 'Help for the Hungry Soul: Eight Encouragements to Grow Your Appetite for God's Word'.

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