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Discern

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This podcast features content from Discern Magazine. In a world that can be complex and discouraging, it’s refreshing to find thoughtful, practical answers to the questions that affect you. We are dedicated to giving you meaningful insights that are relevant to your life now and that can give you solid hope for your future.
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Episodes

Episode 91: The Inescapable Power of Influence

Written and presented by Jeremy Lallier The Bible has a lot to say about the power of influence. What can we do to avoid being negatively influenced and to seek positive influence? Read online

Jul 29, 20216 minEp. 91

Episode 90: Trade Dispute Turns Into a Diplomatic Brawl

Written by Neal Hogberg and read by Clyde Kilough Increasing provocations, tariffs and economic muscle-flexing have relations between Australia and China in a deep freeze. How did it happen? Where will it lead? Correction: Iron was not one of the Australian exports affected by Chinese tariffs. We regret the error. Read online

Jul 22, 202115 minEp. 90

Episode 88: Live Long and Prosper

Written by Jason Hyde and presented by David Hicks It was designed as an alien greeting, but it expresses a deeply human desire. It’s a wish God desires to fulfill. What must we do to “live long and prosper”? Read online

Jul 08, 202111 minEp. 88

Episode 87: Is Your Faith Misplaced?

Written by Bill Palmer and presented by Kevin Scarbrough Does faith mean we believe that God will answer our prayers exactly as we asked? Or does faith in God mean accepting His answer, whatever it is? Read online

Jul 01, 20216 minEp. 87

Episode 86: Is Back to Normal Good?

Written by James Capo and presented by Erik Jones After the COVID-19 crisis, many look forward to life returning to normal. But what will the “new normal” look like, and is this a good thing? Yes! And, No! Read online

Jun 24, 202111 minEp. 86

Episode 85: A World Adrift With No Moral Compass

Written by Mike Bennett and presented by Clyde Kilough Morals and values are in flux today. Opinions about what is right and wrong divide nations and generations. Is there a solution to the moral confusion? Read online

Jun 17, 202115 minEp. 85

Episode 84: How to Stop Phone Addiction

Written by Isaac Khalil and presented by Clyde Kilough Modern smartphones have nearly unlimited uses—some very positive. But many people are becoming addicted to their phones. How can you break phone addiction? Read online

Jun 10, 202111 minEp. 84

Episode 83: Never Give Up

Written by Becky Sweat and presented by Hailey Willoughby Kids need to learn to persevere, not only so they can succeed in school now, but to ready them for career, marriage and family responsibilities as adults. Read online

Jun 03, 202110 minEp. 83

Episode 82: On What Rock Did Christ Build His Church?

Written and presented by Erik Jones A major denomination claims its authority on the premise that Jesus founded His Church on Peter. But did “on this rock I will build My church” refer to Peter? Read online

May 27, 202111 minEp. 82

Episode 81: Lessons From the Parable of the 10 Virgins

Written and presented by Jeremy Lallier What lesson was Jesus Christ communicating in the parable of the five wise and five foolish virgins? How can we be sure we’re among the wise? Read online

May 20, 20218 minEp. 81

Episode 80: The Love of the Truth

Written and presented by Mike Bennett Paul warned about the Antichrist, lying wonders and unrighteous deception. But there is a powerful antidote: “the love of the truth.” How do we receive it? Read online

May 13, 202115 minEp. 80

Episode 79: Before You Can Have True Repentance

Written Bill Palmer and presented by Erik Jones Job was a unique, blameless man facing extraordinary trials. But does the book of Job reveal a lesson about repentance that can apply to everyone? Read online

May 06, 20217 minEp. 79

Episode 78: The Story of Cain and Abel

Written by David Treybig and presented by Clyde Kilough Why study the first murder? The story of Cain and Abel sheds light on the trouble we have getting along, but God always has a few who reject the way of Cain. Read online

Apr 29, 202112 minEp. 78

Episode 77: What Is the Purpose of the Church?

Written and presented by Jim Franks The Church that Jesus built was founded on the Day of Pentecost, almost 2,000 years ago. Does this Church still exist? If so, what value does it have today? Read online

Apr 22, 20219 minEp. 77

Episode 76: What Did Jesus Say About Money?

Written and presented by Erik Jones Did Jesus have much to say on the topic of finances? What was Jesus’ teaching on money and possessions? Were any of His teachings on money controversial? Read online

Apr 14, 202115 minEp. 76

Episode 75: Abraham Accords

Written by Neal Hogberg and presented by Clyde Kilough The stalemate in the Arab-Israeli peace process has been broken by a chain of peace declarations between ancient enemies. Where will the historic accords lead? Read online

Mar 31, 202114 minEp. 74

Episode 75: The Sinner’s Prayer

Written by David Treybig and presented by Clyde Kilough What kind of prayer is the sinner’s prayer? Do you need to pray it? If so, where are examples of sinners’ prayers—prayers of repentance—found in the Bible?

Mar 24, 20218 minEp. 73

Episode 74: “Not Willing That Any Should Perish”

Written and presented by David Hicks People struggle to find a clear answer to the question, “Is there hope for me?” Thankfully, there is hope. God says He is “not willing that any should perish.” Read online

Mar 17, 20219 minEp. 72

Episode 71: How to Read the Bible

Written and presented by Erik Jones The Bible is God’s Word, full of life-changing truths. But it’s of little value if we don’t use it. Here’s how to gain more from reading the Bible. Read online

Feb 24, 202115 minEp. 69

Episode 70: The Sermon Within the Olivet Prophecy

Written and presented by Erik Jones Though Jesus’ Olivet Discourse seems primarily about prophetic events, embedded within its prophecies are spiritual lessons for end-time Christians. Read online

Feb 10, 202115 minEp. 68

Episode 68: Praying for Leaders

Written by Mike Bennett and presented by Clyde Kilough When God says we should be praying for leaders, does He mean the good ones? Or all leaders, good and bad? What will be the solution to our leadership crisis? Read online

Jan 27, 20216 minEp. 66

Episode 67: How to Honor God

Written by Becky Sweat and presented by Becky Bennett What does it mean to “do all to the glory of God”? How can we give glory to God? Here are 10 practical ways to show honor to our loving Creator. Read online

Jan 20, 202113 minEp. 65

Episode 66: The Camera Always Lies

Written and presented by Jeremy Lallier Many say the camera doesn’t lie—but cameras are more misleading than you might realize. (A lesson about the God who sees all and never lies.) Read online

Jan 13, 20219 minEp. 64

Episode 65: Pursuing Peace: UN 75th Anniversary Assessment

Written and presented by Clyde Kilough As the UN recently turned 75, the challenges facing humanity led to somewhat subdued celebrations. What are the realistic probabilities of world peace? Read online

Jan 06, 202111 minEp. 63
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