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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 182: Announcing Five Tools for Spiritual Growth

Written and presented by Jeremy Lallier . We’re excited to announce the release of Life, Hope & Truth’s newest resource—a book designed to help Christians deepen their relationship with God. Read Online .

Aug 17, 202312 minEp. 182

Episode 181: Jesus and the Samaritan Woman at the Well

Written and presented by Erik Jones . While in Samaria, Jesus spoke with a woman at a well. That may not seem like a big deal today, but it was then. Why was this conversation so significant? Read Online

Aug 03, 202312 minEp. 181

Episode 180: How Can a Loving God Kill People?

Written and presented by Jeremy Lallier . Some find it extremely hard to reconcile how the God of love can also be a God who kills. Yet we must understand how these two aspects mesh together. Read Online

Jul 27, 202311 minEp. 180

Episode 177: Is Karma in the Bible?

Written and presented by Erik Jones . In recent years, the Eastern concept of karma has become popular in Western culture. Can the idea of karma be harmonized with the Bible? Is karma biblical? Read Online

Jul 06, 202311 minEp. 177

Episode 176: The Proverbs 31 Wife—and Husband

Written by Bill Palmer and presented by Jeremy Lallier. Proverbs 31 describes a “virtuous wife,” but when we closely examine it, we see more. We see an ideal marriage relationship—a Proverbs 31 wife and husband. Read Online

Jun 29, 20238 minEp. 176

Episode 174: Is Space the Final Frontier?

Written by Mike Bennett and presented by Clyde Kilough. The vastness and unexplored mystery of outer space has inspired many. But is it truly the final frontier? What other vistas await the human race? Read Online

Jun 15, 202314 minEp. 174

Episode 173: Jesus the Teacher: How Did Jesus Teach?

Written and Presented by Erik Jones Jesus Christ was history’s greatest teacher. As a teacher, He mastered and used a wide variety of teaching methods. What were Jesus’ teaching methods? Read Online

Jun 01, 202312 minEp. 173

Episode 172: The Danger of Cut-and-Paste Christianity

Written and Presented by Jeremy Lallier The Bible is God’s guidebook for life—but it’s not always a comfortable guidebook. How should we handle the moments when our instincts and the Bible clash? Read Online

May 25, 202310 minEp. 172

Episode 170: What Is Man?

Written and Presented by Kendrick Diaz Which of the world’s scholars can answer this age-old question? The meaning of human life eludes the brightest minds but comes to those who believe the Bible. Read Online

May 11, 202310 minEp. 170

Episode 169: What Does the Bible Say About Quiet Quitting?

Written and Presented by Erik Jones Quiet quitting has drawn attention to genuine issues facing today’s workforce. But should you “quiet quit”? What is the biblical perspective on quiet quitting? Read Online

May 04, 202311 minEp. 169

Episode 168: How Long, O Lord?

Written by Bill Palmer and Presented by Kendrick Diaz God’s faithful have often waited—for healing, relief and deliverance—while asking, “How long?” What can we learn while waiting for God? Read Online

Apr 27, 202310 minEp. 168

Episode 167: 3 Lessons in Courage From the Apostles

Written by David Treybig and Presented by Clyde Kilough The Bible is filled with stories of courage and faith. What lessons can we learn from the apostles to help us grow in the courage we need today? Read Online

Apr 20, 20239 minEp. 167

Episode 165: Repentance: Being Cut to the Heart

Written and Presented by Kendrick Diaz Peter’s sermon had an effect on thousands. How did he cause them to be cut to the heart? What importance does being cut to the heart hold for today? Read Online

Mar 16, 20238 minEp. 164

Episode 164: The Purpose of Creation

Written by David Treybig and Presented by Kendrick Diaz People have different ideas about the universe. What does the Bible say about why it exists? If God created everything for a purpose, what’s the purpose of creation? Read Online

Mar 09, 202310 minEp. 165

Episode 163: Present Your Bodies a Living Sacrifice

Written by Bill Palmer and Presented by Clyde Kilough The apostle Paul instructed members of the church at Rome to “present your bodies a living sacrifice.” How is that possible, and what did Paul mean? Read Online

Mar 09, 202311 minEp. 163

Episode 162: Jesus’ First Miracle: Water Into Wine

Written and Presented by Erik Jones After He began His ministry, Jesus performed His first miracle. How did Jesus perform miracles? What can we learn from His changing water into wine? Read Online

Feb 09, 202312 minEp. 162

Episode 161: Why Christians Can’t Love the World

Written and Presented by Jeremy Lallier God is love. As Christians, we are called to be like Him—yet He tells us not to love the world or things in it. What does that mean? How is it possible? Read Online

Feb 02, 20239 minEp. 161

Episode 160: The End of History?

Written by Mike Bennett and Presented by Kendrick Diaz There are things we want to see end, like war and threats to human survival. Can human governments achieve these goals? Or does human misrule need to end? Read Online

Jan 26, 202311 minEp. 160

Episode 159: Coping With Life Changes and Transitions

Written by Mike Bennett and Presented by Clyde Kilough “Everything changes”—Heraclitus. “When you are finished changing, you are finished”—Ben Franklin. But what does the Bible say about coping with change? Read Online

Jan 19, 20238 minEp. 159

Episode 158: Faith and Faithfulness in the Bible

Written by Bill Palmer and Presented by Erik Jones The Old Testament is filled with stories of faith, but the word is scarcely found. Instead, faithfulness is stressed. Can we learn anything from this nuance? Read Online

Jan 12, 202311 minEp. 158

Episode 156: Why Did God Create Us?

Written by Isaac Khalil and Presented by Erik Jones The Bible tells us that God created us in His image and likeness. Does being made in God’s image help answer the question, Why did God create us? Read Online

Dec 29, 20229 minEp. 156

Episode 155: The Sabbath Was Made for Man

Written and Presented by Jeremy Lallier God had plans for the Sabbath day from the beginning—and what’s more, those plans involve you. The Bible shows us why the Sabbath still matters today. Read Online

Dec 22, 202214 minEp. 155

Episode 153: Jesus Calls His Disciples

Written and Presented by Erik Jones Just before He began His public ministry, Jesus began calling a group of men to be His disciples, or students. What can we learn from their calling? Read Online

Dec 01, 202213 minEp. 153
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