Everyone has heard of the Ninety-Five Thesis, but few have read it. To counter the abuses in the church of the day Martin Luther a young German monk drafted nearly a hundred propositions for public debate. Martin Luther posted these “theses” on the church door in Wittenberg, that ushered in the Reformation and changed the landscape in all Christendom.
Williams Oluwagbemi is the Founder and Host of Grace Tidings. In this week's episode, he shares his testimony about him leaving the Nigerian word of faith movement.
Timothy Barton is the President of WallBuilders, a national pro-family organization that presents America’s forgotten history and heroes, with an emphasis on our religious, moral, and constitutional heritage. He joins the program to discuss the Christian heritage of the United States.
Dr. Stephen J. Nichols is president of Reformation Bible College, chief academic officer for Ligonier Ministries, and a Ligonier Ministries teaching fellow. He has authored or edited over twenty books, and hosts the podcasts 5 Minutes in Church History and Open Book. He joins us on this week's episode to talk about the early Christian church.
The book of Hebrews stands apart from other biblical books in its unique portrait of Jesus Christ as the supreme revelation of God—a portrait bolstered by the author’s skillful use of imagery, metaphor, and Old Testament analogy. Dr. Matthew Capps, the author of Crossways "Hebrews: A 12-Week Study," joins us to talk about this incredible book.
Brandon Watson is a missionary in Mexico. In this week's episode, he joins us to talk about his testimony and the importance of missions.
Luther Eatman joins us for the first time to discuss the importance of the church to recognize the difference between biblical and racial reconciliation.
Joey Ortiz, the Youth Pastor of Grace Bible Church in Laredo, Texas, joins us to discuss the everyday life of a youth pastor. He is a faithful preacher and teacher of God's Word who desires the youth of our day to be drawn to saving faith in Christ. For more information about Joey, please click the links below. Grace Bible Church Youth Ministry's YouTube Channel: YouTube.com/c/Gracestudentministries Grace Bible Church Website: gracelaredo.org
If you assume Jesus’ parable of the sower is but a bland earthly story with a heavenly meaning, think again. Jesus doesn’t do bland! Read in the context of the kingdom of heaven, our Lord’s best-known parable offers a welcome tonic to faithful preachers and hearers of God’s Word while countering the infringement of celebrity culture on the church with its encouragement of pseudo-Christianity. "Christianese or Christ?" constitutes, then, a tract for our times.
Dr. Michael T. Cooper joins the program to discuss the Christian movement in Ephesus. The city of Ephesus was the site of the most significant church-planting movement in the early church, with 40 percent of the New Testament texts relating to it. What made that city the epicenter of the movement? And how can we replicate sustained movements in a world that feels so different?
Christians seem to have forgotten that the Old Testament has everything to do with Jesus Christ. In Jesus on Every Page, David Murray guides the reader down his own Road to Emmaus, describing how the Scriptures were opened to him, revealing Jesus from Genesis 1 to Revelation 22. Dr. Murray’s ten simple ways to seek and find Christ in the Old Testament unveil the face of Christ in the creation, the law, the psalms, the prophets, and the proverbs.
Keith and Kristyn Getty occupy a unique space in the world of music today as preeminent modern hymn writers. In re-inventing the traditional hymn form, they have created a catalog of songs teaching Christian doctrine and crossing the genres of traditional, classical, folk, and contemporary composition which are sung the world over.
There are billions of people living in small places, yet they are often ignored by ministry-minded people. Small places are thick with culture and rife with opportunity for gospel ministry: poverty, depression, suicide, racism, injustice, and souls stranded in sin unacquainted with the love of God in Christ Jesus. As Stephen points out, both rural and urban places are easily romanticized. What the world needs is Christians who value the small even in the big―disciples who move slowly and are att...
How should men love their wives as Christ loved the church? Justin Buzzard takes an inside look of what he has learned in marriage. His intensely practical guide gives examples for husbands looking to strengthen, save, or spice up their marriage.
In a world increasingly indifferent to Christian truth, followers of Christ need to be equipped to communicate with those who do not speak their language or accept their source of authority. In Tactics, Gregory Koukl demonstrates how to artfully regain control of conversations, keeping them moving forward in constructive ways through thoughtful diplomacy.
Jordan Riggle is a 29-year-old Reformed Baptist with a microphone and mission: to get the deep books of the Reformed tradition into the ears of as many people he can. He is a professional audiobook reader who believes people need the deep, faith-building, Christ-exalting works of the past in a format that allows modern people to experience them on the go.
The compelling real-life story behind the kidnapping of a pregnant 24-year old American missionary nurse by a liberation front in northern Ethiopia. Tune in to hear this amazing story of God’s faithfulness during Debbie’s almost month-long captivity.
Even young children want answers to hard questions about God and suffering. In The Moon Is Always Round, author Jonathan Gibson uses the vivid imagery of the moon to explain to children how God’s goodness is always present, even when it might appear to be obscured by upsetting or difficult circumstances and reminds children of all ages that God’s goodness is present in the most difficult of times, even if we can’t always see it.
The Bible is more than just an ancient religious document. It’s a book filled with the actual words of the living God, meant to be read often and studied deeply that we might experience its life-changing power. If you’re a teen who’s tired of low expectations and weightless platitudes, this book and podcast will help you dig into the Bible and make the time you spend reading count for eternity.
Bracing and honest, Finding Quiet will validate the experiences of believers with mental illness, remind them they are not alone, and provide reassurance that they can not only survive but thrive again.
Dr. Craig Keener joins us to talk about the evidence for miracles not only in the Bible but also that happen today. He is the author of a popular two-volume work titled "Miracles: The Credibility of the New Testament Accounts." On the program, he shares the origins of the work and also provides a working definition of the term "miracle." In addition, he shares a couple of accounts of what would be considered a miracle.
Let's be honest, when the trials come in the Christian life it is sometimes hard to pray. Moreover, we can even find ourselves struggling to even find the words to pray. In this episode, Alistair Begg joins us to talk about prayer. Here he discusses the importance of not only prayer but also praying like an apostle.
Our dear friend and brother in Christ, Joe Alcazar, joins us to share his testimony. Listen to his story about checking off his bucket list only to never be satisfied in the end. This led him into a season of a trial with divorce, child support, and more. However, God was gracious to call Joe to save faith in Jesus Christ.
BRIDGE Ministries teaching fellow, Eduardo Martorano, joins us for our first episode of 2020 to share his testimony. Listen to an amazing story of how the Lord used the gospel to bring BRIDGE Radio Español's host to saving faith, leading him from his country of Venezuela to seminary in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
This year millions of Christians all around the globe will celebrate the birth of Jesus of Nazareth. For Christians, Christmas is not about the celebration of the birth of a man, but that God became a man to save men. But is Christmas pagan? Does it have its origin rooted in paganism? Should Christians celebrate Christmas?
Our dear friend and sister in Christ, Nedelka Medina, joins the program to share her testimony about how God called her to saving faith in Christ. She shares her story of sexual abuse, depression and anorexia. Revive Our Hearts Video Interview with Nedelka
Dr. Richard Phillips, the author of "The Masculine Mandate," joins us to talk about four essential truths for men from Genesis 2: who man is, where man is, what man is, and how man is to fulfill his calling.
Joel and Troy are dedicated to helping Christians discover history's greatest sermons. They see a need for eternal truths that are considered old to be preached again to a new generation. Listen as they share their goal to bring sermons from Charles Spurgeon and J.C Ryle to Martin Luther and D.L Moody back to life. Check out Revived Thoughts here.
