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So many churches today are filled false teachers, heretics, and wolves in sheep’s clothing. So today, we’ll be considering what it really means to be a false teacher, and how to be a discerning Christian. And if you go to a church where the pastor is guilty of one of these bad qualities, it might be time to start looking for a new church. Hey! I’m David Cipriano, and my goal is to teach you the Bible and to help you follow Jesus. Follow me on Instagram, TikTok, and Threads: @itsdavidcipriano Follow me on X: @itsdavidcip 0:00 Intro 7:54 Sign #1 - They misunderstand who Jesus is.  13:56 Sign #2 - They contradict the Bible.  19:51 Sign #3 - They don’t teach the Bible.  26:29 Sign #4 - They have ungodly character. 32:28 Sign #5 - They are uncorrectable.  36:31 Sign #6 - They use results to justify their actions. 43:13 Sign #7 - They abuse their authority. False teachers and cult groups called out in this video: Joseph Smith and the Mormons (Ladder-day Saints), The Jehovah’s Witnesses, Jim Jones of People’s Temple, Joel Osteen of Lakewood Church,, Steven Lawson of Trinity Bible Church, Benny Hinn, Mark Driscoll of The Trinity Church and formerly Mars Hill Church, Mike Todd of Transformation Church, Bill Gothard of the Institute in Basic Life Principles, Ted Haggard of St. James Church and formerly New Life Church, David Koresh of the Branch Davidians, Ravi Zacharias, John Lindell of James River Church. Bible verses in the video: Matthew 7:15-16, Matthew 24:24, 1 John 4:1, 2 John 9, Matthew 16:13-18, 1 John 2:22-23, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Galatians 1:6-9, John 3:16, 2 Peter 3:9, Acts 20:27-28, 1 Timothy 3:2-7, Matthew 23:1, Jude 11, Acts 18:24-28, Genesis 50:20, Matthew 7:20, 1 Peter 5:1-3, Acts 17:11 All verses are from the King James Version (KJV) of the Bible. I’m a brand ambassador for Elevated Faith! Buy clothing that helps you share the gospel, and save 15% with my ambassador link! https://elevatedfaith.com/discount/DCipriano1555 Episode: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/davidcipriano/episodes/How-to-Identify-False-Teachers-e2s3i4s Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/davidcipriano Episode: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/davidcipriano/episodes/How-to-Identify-False-Teachers-e2s3i4s Podcast: https://mypod.online

“ Two of the devil's biggest lies are ‘You’re the only one who struggles with this kind of stuff’ and ‘You can’t tell anyone.’ Sin thrives in that kind of dark secrecy.” So says author and apologist Sam Allberry during this conversation with Russell Moore. The two discuss Allberry’s new book, One with My Lord, and consider various ways people interpret the Bible’s perspective on sexuality. They talk about gender identity, marriage, and what it means when God says it is not good for humans to be alone. Allberry and Moore consider the importance of friendship, the value of community, and the impact of social media on mental health.  They also discuss Allberry’s experience with Ravi Zacharias International Ministries (RZIM), the Billy Graham rule, and fostering organizational cultures of transparency. Resources mentioned in this episode or recommended by the guest include: Is God Anti-Gay? And Other Questions About Jesus, the Bible, and Same-Sex Sexuality by Sam Allberry What God Has to Say about Our Bodies: How the Gospel Is Good News for Our Physical Selves by Sam Allberry Why Does God Care Who I Sleep With? by Sam Allberry 7 Myths about Singleness by Sam Allberry One with My Lord: The Life-Changing Reality of Being in Christ by Sam Allberry The Moral Vision of the New Testament: A Contemporary Introduction to New Testament Ethics by Richard B. Hays The Crucifixion: Understanding the Death of Jesus Christ by Fleming Rutledge “Interview with Sam Allberry || What Can We Learn from the Ravi Zacharias Scandals?” “Dallas pastor removed indefinitely due to 'inappropriate relationship' with woman, church says” “Sex Scandals and the Evangelical Mind” The Whole Christ: Legalism, Antinomianism, & Gospel Assurance―Why the Marrow Controversy Still Matters by Sinclair B. Ferguson “Me and Bobby McGee” by Kris Kristofferson The Power Broker: Robert Moses and the Fall of New York by Robert A. Caro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Episode: https://www.christianitytoday.com/podcasts/the-russell-moore-show/mental-health-temptation-and-union-with-christ-sam-allberry/ Podcast: http://www.russellmoore.com/category/signposts/ Episode: https://www.christianitytoday.com/podcasts/the-russell-moore-show/mental-health-temptation-and-union-with-christ-sam-allberry/ Podcast: https://mypod.online Episode: https://www.christianitytoday.com/podcasts/the-russell-moore-show/mental-health-temptation-and-union-with-christ-sam-allberry/ Podcast: https://mypod.online Episode: https://www.christianitytoday.com/podcasts/the-russell-moore-show/mental-health-temptation-and-union-with-christ-sam-allberry/ Podcast: https://mypod.online

“ Two of the devil's biggest lies are ‘You’re the only one who struggles with this kind of stuff’ and ‘You can’t tell anyone.’ Sin thrives in that kind of dark secrecy.” So says author and apologist Sam Allberry during this conversation with Russell Moore. The two discuss Allberry’s new book, One with My Lord, and consider various ways people interpret the Bible’s perspective on sexuality. They talk about gender identity, marriage, and what it means when God says it is not good for humans to be alone. Allberry and Moore consider the importance of friendship, the value of community, and the impact of social media on mental health.  They also discuss Allberry’s experience with Ravi Zacharias International Ministries (RZIM), the Billy Graham rule, and fostering organizational cultures of transparency. Resources mentioned in this episode or recommended by the guest include: Is God Anti-Gay? And Other Questions About Jesus, the Bible, and Same-Sex Sexuality by Sam Allberry What God Has to Say about Our Bodies: How the Gospel Is Good News for Our Physical Selves by Sam Allberry Why Does God Care Who I Sleep With? by Sam Allberry 7 Myths about Singleness by Sam Allberry One with My Lord: The Life-Changing Reality of Being in Christ by Sam Allberry The Moral Vision of the New Testament: A Contemporary Introduction to New Testament Ethics by Richard B. Hays The Crucifixion: Understanding the Death of Jesus Christ by Fleming Rutledge “Interview with Sam Allberry || What Can We Learn from the Ravi Zacharias Scandals?” “Dallas pastor removed indefinitely due to 'inappropriate relationship' with woman, church says” “Sex Scandals and the Evangelical Mind” The Whole Christ: Legalism, Antinomianism, & Gospel Assurance―Why the Marrow Controversy Still Matters by Sinclair B. Ferguson “Me and Bobby McGee” by Kris Kristofferson The Power Broker: Robert Moses and the Fall of New York by Robert A. Caro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Episode: Podcast: http://www.russellmoore.com/category/signposts/ Episode: Podcast: https://mypod.online Episode: Podcast: https://mypod.online Episode: Podcast: https://mypod.online Episode: Podcast: https://mypod.online Episode: Podcast: https://mypod.online Episode: Podcast: https://mypod.online Episode: Podcast: https://mypod.online

All risk comes from a lack of knowledge...   In this episode of the Success x Happiness podcast, we interview Mal Cayley, a business leader and property investment strategist with a military background. We delve into the concept of risk, decision-making, and the importance of knowledge. Mal shares how his military experiences shaped his understanding of risk and influenced his approach to business and parenting. He emphasises that risk arises from a lack of knowledge and advocates for a mindset that embraces challenges. This episode also explores the role of identity in decision-making and the significance of relationships in achieving true success and happiness.   ============================= Listen To The Podcast ============================= Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1CCrfi7eB3zlANJ81D1C72?si=4221bec96c244a0c Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/success-x-happiness/id1683066164 YouTube - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBUo_3n_mEOCIXRwUM6w-WDknsRkRmQlp&si=IFG9octwptC0l-N1 Everywhere Else - linktr.ee/sxhpod   ============================= Follow  @sxhpod   ============================= Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sxhpod/?__d=1   ============================= Mal's Book Recommendation ============================= Jesus Among Other Gods: The Absolute Claims Of The Christian Message by Ravi Zacharias   ============================= Our Recording Equipment ============================= Podcast Recording Deck - https://amzn.to/4cnazXq Podcast Mic - https://amzn.to/49Oz3qN Mic Stand - https://amzn.to/3vhe3Ka   ============================= Podcast Music ============================= We source all our music from Audiio. Get 70% off your first year below: https://ref.audiio.com/gpqyskpr   ============================= Table of Contents ============================= 00:05 - Intro 02:02 - Understanding Risk 04:05 - Military vs. Civilian Risk 05:13 - Personal Journey to the Military 06:09 - Military Training and Mindset 10:27 - Transition to Intelligence 13:46 - Coping with Pressure 15:31 - Perspective on Risk 17:21 - Attracting What We Fear 19:32 - Understanding the Australian Property Market 20:18 - Knowledge and Risk 21:11 - The Importance of Execution 36:04 - Personal Growth Through Risk 38:06 - Understanding Decision-Making in Business 38:40 - The Importance of Self-Awareness 39:32 - Teaching Kids About Risk 41:16 - Entrepreneurial Mindset in Education 42:09 - Fear and Financial Decisions 48:19 - Balancing Support and Independence 52:13 - The Role of Relationships in Success 54:22 - Parenting as a Team Effort 56:06 - Growing with Your Children   ============================= Success x Happiness Podcast - 2024 © =============================   #podcast #intelligence #military Episode: https://www.successxhappiness.com/e/an-intelligence-officers-perspective-on-risk-with-mal-cayley-ep79/ Podcast: https://www.successxhappiness.com Episode: https://www.successxhappiness.com/e/an-intelligence-officers-perspective-on-risk-with-mal-cayley-ep79/ Podcast: https://mypod.online

The threat of sin within and among those who make up the Bride of Christ has existed since the beginning, and the danger of wolves is something we are warned about throughout the Bible. In fact, after three years of strengthening the Ephesian Church through the faithful preaching and teaching of Gods Word, Paul warned: Be on guard for yourselves and for all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God which He purchased with His own blood. I know that after my departure savage wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock; and from among your own selves men will arise, speaking perverse things to draw away the disciples after them (Acts 20:28-30). Years after Paul had left Ephesus, Timothy served as their pastor and in his final letter before Paul was executed by Rome, he warned Timothy of difficult days aheaddays I believe we find ourselves in today: But realize this, that in the last days difficult times will come. For people will be lovers of self, lovers of money, boastful, arrogant, slanderers, disobedient to parents, ungrateful, unholy, unloving, irreconcilable, malicious gossips, without self-control, brutal, haters of good, treacherous, reckless, conceited, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, holding to a form of godliness although they have denied its power; avoid such people as these. For among them are those who slip into households and captivate weak women weighed down with sins, led on by various impulses, always learning and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth. (2 Tim. 3:17) The threat we face is also individual and internal! The desires of your own sinful flesh are the most immediate and present threat you face! We are warned: Do not love the world nor the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh and the lust of the eyes and the boastful pride of life, is not from the Father, but is from the world (1 John 2:1516). This is why Paul pleaded with the Ephesian Christians to be diligent is how they lived and walked: Be careful how you walk, not as unwise people but as wise, making the most of your time, because the days are evil (Eph. 5:15-16). Although there are wolves who sneak in from the outside and there are real dangers from within, Paul wants us to understand the nature of those threats in Ephesians 6:10-13, Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might. Put on the full armor of God, so that you will be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places. Therefore, take up the full armor of God, so that you will be able to resist on the evil day, and having done everything, to stand firm. (Eph. 6:1013) The very real dangers we face as followers of Jesus includes wolves from the outside and our flesh and sin from within; however, our struggle is cosmic, and it is with the realm of the demonic! My hope and plan for the weeks to come is to not only help you appreciate just how real our struggle is, but to offer you practical ways you can remain strong, stand against the schemes of the devil, and resist the spiritual forces of darkness by standing firm in your faith as a Christian. We are at War! Today, I want to turn our attention to Ephesians 6:10, but before I do, you need to understand that if you are a Christian, you are engaged in a cosmic war! It is a war that Paul categorizes as a struggle. The Greek word Paul uses for struggle is palē (ά) which is a word used to describe what is involved in close hand-to-hand combat. In close hand-to-hand combat, you have no choice, for you must chose to fight against the one who wants to harm you, or you must surrender to slavery or even death. Before you were a Christian, you were, dead in your offenses and sins... (Eph. 2:1); according to Ephesians 2:2-3, you behaved and acted as one in agreement with the one who commands and orders the demonic realm against God and His creation: Among them we too all previously lived in the lusts of our flesh, indulging the desires of the flesh and of the mind, and were by nature children of wrath (v. 3). Jesus said, I will build My church; and the gates of Hades will not overpower it (Matt. 16:18). Out of Gods rich mercy, great love, and all-sufficient grace, you were rescued, ransomed, and redeemed through the cross of Christ. If you are a Christian, it is because God made you alive with Christ (Eph. 2:5). Through Jesus, God rescued you from your sin and Satan and according to Ephesians 2:6-7, He raised us up with Him, and seated us with Him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, so that in the ages to come He might show the boundless riches of His grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus. What we learn from the first three chapters in Ephesians is that the battle over our souls has been decisively and categorically won by Jesus! However, the prince of the power of the air, the rulers, the powers, the world forces of darkness and the spiritual forces of wickedness want to do whatever they can to take you out by any means necessary! Martyn Lloyd-Jones rightly said, There is no grosser or greater misrepresentation of the Christian message than that which depicts it as offering us a life of ease with no battle and no struggle at all.... The first thing we must realize is that the Christian life is a warfare, that we are strangers in an alien land, that we are in the enemys territory.[1] According to Paul, this is a warfare that we are in, it is a warfare we have to engage, it is a warfare that is ongoing, and it is a warfare with demonic cosmic forces that are determined to fight until the very end. However, our strength to fight comes from a power that is not our own! Our War Requires Us to Be on High Alert In order to fight and to engage the spiritual war we find ourselves in, we must be alert, and we must be strong! The very first word is, Finally. After all that he has written about what it means to be a Christian and what it means to be the Church of Jesus Christ that have been filled with doctrinal exhortations, firm warnings, and great encouragements, the apostle saved what we read in Ephesians 6:10-18 for last not because it is least important but because of the great threat that faces Christs Church! The word finally is Pauls bugle call for the Christians to assemble for action! As Sam Storms observed in his book on spiritual warfare: There is never a truce or ceasefire. Satan takes no holidays. He observes no Sabbath rest. There may be times of greater or lesser intensity, but never a time to relax or let down your spiritual guard.[2] Notice where Ephesians 6:10 is placed! It is strategically and intentionally placed just after the section in Ephesians where Paul explains what a Christ-centered marriage looks like, how Christlikeness ought to be displayed in parent and child relationships, and how we can be Christ-like through our work. It was through the institution of marriage, one of the great gifts of God, that Satan attacked for the purpose of destroying the relationship Adam and Eve were created to enjoy with God and each other and how their sin affected their children and how they managed the earth through work. When Eve was tempted by the serpent while Adam stood and watched, their struggle was not only with flesh and blood, but with the demonic cosmic forces of evil! When Cain murdered Abel, his struggle was not only with flesh and blood, but with the demonic cosmic forces of evil, and it has been that way ever since! Do not miss how it was that the demonic cosmic forces of evil attacked Adam and his family. Satan did not tempt Adam and Eve while they were on high alert and actively engaged in the work of God, he tempted them while they were both idol and their spiritual senses were dull. When Cain decided to murder Abel, he increasingly became insensitive to the things that pleased God until he finally caved to the sin that God warned was lurking at the door of his heart, and instead of mastering it, he gave into his sin and murdered his younger brother (see Gen. 4:1-8). We will talk about this more when we look at verse 11 and how it is we can stand against the devils schemes, but for now I will say that you cannot expect to walk with wisdom or in a manor worthy of your calling as a born again follower of Jesus if you are not on high alert and ready for the kind of hand-to-hand combat that is always before you Christian! You may not be able to see the devil or his demonic hoards with your physical eyes, but as John Stott once wrote: Beneath the surface, an unseen spiritual battle is raging[3] Our War-Time Strength is From Gods Might Now, notice the urgency in the apostles language! First a command: Be strong (v. 10), then stand firm (v. 11), resist (v. 13a), stand firm (v. 13b), and then another command: Stand firm (v. 14). But how are we to be strong, how are we to stand firm, how are we to resist? We are to do it in the power of the God who raised Jesus from the grave!The Greek word Paul uses for strong is the same word he uses in Ephesians 1:19.[4] The point is that the source of our power does not come from within, but from an infinitely greater power source! Remember Pauls prayer for the Christian at the beginning of his epistle: I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you will know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints, and what is the boundless greatness of His power toward us who believe. Then Paul uses the same language in Ephesians 1:19-20 that he uses in 6:10, consider the apostles carefully chosen words in 1:19-20 again: These are in accordance with the working of the strength of His might whi

This is a special encore episode of my popular Christian History series while I take a Sabbatical.This is Part 58 of the Christian History Series. We are now in the Modern Age. This episode is the second part of a multi part look at Islam and what they believe. In this second part, we will look at the beliefs of Islam.Here are the text I used to bring you this episode:"God Among Sages" by Ken Sampleshttps://www.amazon.com/God-among-Sages-Another-Religious/dp/0801016908/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3W1RF88RU1EU5&dchild=1&keywords=god+among+sages&qid=1610906377&sprefix=God+Among+Sages%2Caps%2C267&sr=8-1"Kingdom of the Cults" by Walter Martin, edited by Ravi Zachariashttps://www.amazon.com/Kingdom-Cults-Walter-Martin/dp/0764228218/ref=sxts_sxwds-bia-wc-p13n1_0?cv_ct_cx=Kingdom+of+the+cults&dchild=1&keywords=Kingdom+of+the+cults&pd_rd_i=0764228218&pd_rd_r=d1bac087-0f6c-4c59-b67c-64d358f429e4&pd_rd_w=bf7bm&pd_rd_wg=4W9SL&pf_rd_p=224b59c9-c98f-46fd-96d6-8e952866d6a3&pf_rd_r=S2Q9YVWT8FYESZ8ZCJCG&psc=1&qid=1601908650&sr=1-1-a14f3e51-9e3d-4cb5-bc68-d89d95c82244 Episode: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/333-christian-history-part-58-beliefs-of-islam--62058149 Podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/soul-anchor-podcast--4036680 Episode: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/333-christian-history-part-58-beliefs-of-islam--62058149 Podcast: https://mypod.online Episode: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/333-christian-history-part-58-beliefs-of-islam--62058149 Podcast: https://mypod.online Episode: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/333-christian-history-part-58-beliefs-of-islam--62058149 Podcast: https://mypod.online Episode: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/333-christian-history-part-58-beliefs-of-islam--62058149 Podcast: https://mypod.online Episode: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/333-christian-history-part-58-beliefs-of-islam--62058149 Podcast: https://mypod.online Episode: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/333-christian-history-part-58-beliefs-of-islam--62058149 Podcast: https://mypod.online

This is a special encore episode of my popular Christian History series while I take a Sabbatical.This is Part 62 of the Christian History Series. We are now in the Modern Age. This episode is the first part of a multi part look at Islam and what they believe. In this first part, we will look at the history of Islam.Here are the text I used to bring you this episode:"God Among Sages" by Ken Sampleshttps://www.amazon.com/God-among-Sages-Another-Religious/dp/0801016908/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3W1RF88RU1EU5&dchild=1&keywords=god+among+sages&qid=1610906377&sprefix=God+Among+Sages%2Caps%2C267&sr=8-1"Kingdom of the Cults" by Walter Martin, edited by Ravi Zachariashttps://www.amazon.com/Kingdom-Cults-Walter-Martin/dp/0764228218/ref=sxts_sxwds-bia-wc-p13n1_0?cv_ct_cx=Kingdom+of+the+cults&dchild=1&keywords=Kingdom+of+the+cults&pd_rd_i=0764228218&pd_rd_r=d1bac087-0f6c-4c59-b67c-64d358f429e4&pd_rd_w=bf7bm&pd_rd_wg=4W9SL&pf_rd_p=224b59c9-c98f-46fd-96d6-8e952866d6a3&pf_rd_r=S2Q9YVWT8FYESZ8ZCJCG&psc=1&qid=1601908650&sr=1-1-a14f3e51-9e3d-4cb5-bc68-d89d95c82244 Episode: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/332-christian-history-part-57-the-history-of-islam--61163529 Podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/soul-anchor-podcast--4036680 Episode: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/332-christian-history-part-57-the-history-of-islam--61163529 Podcast: https://mypod.online

In this episode we continue going through the book of James and discuss:What does it mean when it says cover a multitude of sins?Did Ravi Zacharias undo all the good he did?Is cancel culture anti-Christian?Will David ever listen to our own podcast? Episode: https://rss.com/podcasts/campfiretheology/1648005 Podcast: https://rss.com/podcasts/campfiretheology Episode: https://rss.com/podcasts/campfiretheology/1648005 Podcast: https://mypod.online Episode: https://rss.com/podcasts/campfiretheology/1648005 Podcast: https://mypod.online Episode: https://rss.com/podcasts/campfiretheology/1648005 Podcast: https://mypod.online Episode: https://rss.com/podcasts/campfiretheology/1648005 Podcast: https://mypod.online Episode: https://rss.com/podcasts/campfiretheology/1648005 Podcast: https://mypod.online Episode: https://rss.com/podcasts/campfiretheology/1648005 Podcast: https://mypod.online

This is a special encore episode of my popular Christian History series while I take a Sabbatical.This is Part 56 of the Christian History Series. We are now in the Modern Age. This episode part of a multi part look at the cults that sprang up in the Modern Age. This is the second episode focusing on the beliefs of Christian Science.Here is the text I used to bring you this episode:"Kingdom of the Cults" by Walter Martin, edited by Ravi Zachariashttps://www.amazon.com/Kingdom-Cults-Walter-Martin/dp/0764228218/ref=sxts_sxwds-bia-wc-p13n1_0?cv_ct_cx=Kingdom+of+the+cults&dchild=1&keywords=Kingdom+of+the+cults&pd_rd_i=0764228218&pd_rd_r=d1bac087-0f6c-4c59-b67c-64d358f429e4&pd_rd_w=bf7bm&pd_rd_wg=4W9SL&pf_rd_p=224b59c9-c98f-46fd-96d6-8e952866d6a3&pf_rd_r=S2Q9YVWT8FYESZ8ZCJCG&psc=1&qid=1601908650&sr=1-1-a14f3e51-9e3d-4cb5-bc68-d89d95c82244 Episode: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/331-christian-history-part-56-the-beliefs-of-christian-science--61139667 Podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/soul-anchor-podcast--4036680 Episode: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/331-christian-history-part-56-the-beliefs-of-christian-science--61139667 Podcast: https://mypod.online Episode: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/331-christian-history-part-56-the-beliefs-of-christian-science--61139667 Podcast: https://mypod.online Episode: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/331-christian-history-part-56-the-beliefs-of-christian-science--61139667 Podcast: https://mypod.online Episode: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/331-christian-history-part-56-the-beliefs-of-christian-science--61139667 Podcast: https://mypod.online

Send us a textIn this episode, we tackle a pressing issue that has left many believers disillusioned: scandal fatigue. From the moral failures of once-trusted Christian leaders like Mike Bickle, Robert Morris, Ravi Zacharias, Jerry Falwell Jr., and Mark Driscoll, to the widespread misconduct uncovered within organizations such as Hillsong Church and the Southern Baptist Convention, the Christian community has faced a barrage of betrayals. These scandals cut deep, leaving behind a trail of hur... Episode: Podcast: http://theremnantradio.com Episode: Podcast: https://mypod.online Episode: Podcast: https://mypod.online Episode: Podcast: https://mypod.online Episode: Podcast: https://mypod.online

This is a special encore episode of my popular Christian History series while I take a Sabbatical.This is Part 55 of the Christian History Series. We are now in the Modern Age. This episode is part of a multi part look at the cults that sprang up in the Modern Age. This is the first episode focused on the history of Christian Science and its founder Mary Baker Eddy.Here is the text I used to bring you this episode:"Kingdom of the Cults" by Walter Martin, edited by Ravi Zachariashttps://www.amazon.com/Kingdom-Cults-Walter-Martin/dp/0764228218/ref=sxts_sxwds-bia-wc-p13n1_0?cv_ct_cx=Kingdom+of+the+cults&dchild=1&keywords=Kingdom+of+the+cults&pd_rd_i=0764228218&pd_rd_r=d1bac087-0f6c-4c59-b67c-64d358f429e4&pd_rd_w=bf7bm&pd_rd_wg=4W9SL&pf_rd_p=224b59c9-c98f-46fd-96d6-8e952866d6a3&pf_rd_r=S2Q9YVWT8FYESZ8ZCJCG&psc=1&qid=1601908650&sr=1-1-a14f3e51-9e3d-4cb5-bc68-d89d95c82244 Episode: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/330-christian-history-part-55-the-history-of-christian-science--61138433 Podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/soul-anchor-podcast--4036680 Episode: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/330-christian-history-part-55-the-history-of-christian-science--61138433 Podcast: https://mypod.online

On today’s program, three years after sexual abuse allegations surfaced against the late apologist Ravi Zacharias, imploding his organization and his legacy, Ravi Zacharias International Ministries appears to remain in operation…with little to no transparency. We dug around for some answers. Plus, a Knoxville-area ministry is restoring dignity and hope to its homeless population. We’ll take a look. And, the latest from a recent survey on the state of church compensation. We’ll have details. But first, the founder of Barnabas Aid has been forced to resign over allegations of financial mismanagement and a toxic work culture. The producer for today’s program is Jeff McIntosh.  We get database and other technical support from Stephen DuBarry, Rod Pitzer, and Casey Sudduth. Writers who contributed to today’s program include Kim Roberts, Tony Mator, Marci Seither, Adelle Banks, Catherine Pepinster, and Christina Darnell. Until next time, may God bless you. MANUSCRIPT FIRST SEGMENT Warren: Hello everybody. I’m Warren Smith, coming to you from Charlotte, North Carolina. Natasha: And I’m Natasha Cowden, coming to you from Denver, Colorado. And we’d like to welcome you to the MinistryWatch podcast. Warren: On today’s program, three years after sexual abuse allegations surfaced against the late apologist Ravi Zacharias, imploding his organization and his legacy, Ravi Zacharias International Ministries appears to remain in operation…with little to no transparency. We dug around for some answers. Plus, a Knoxville-area ministry is restoring dignity and hope to its homeless population. We’ll take a look. And, the latest from a recent survey on the state of church compensation. We’ll have details. Natasha: But first, the founder of Barnabas Aid has been forced to resign over allegations of financial mismanagement and a toxic work culture. Warren: Patrick Sookhdeo, his wife Rosemarie, and two members of the United Kingdom board of trustees—Caroline Kerslake and Prasad Phillips—were suspended from leadership until an independent investigation can be completed. While the U.S. affiliate and fundraising arm of Barnabas Aid, also known as Barnabas Fund, has a different CEO than the U.K. affiliate, the Sookhdeos, Kerslake, and Phillips are all listed as board members of Barnabas Aid in the U.S.A. Natasha: What happened?? Warren: Following whistleblower complaints earlier this year, some members of the board began raising questions about the management of the charity and charity funds. The statement Barnabas Aid said it appears the Sookhdeos were among those who failed to comply with the internal policies and created a “toxic work environment” that undermined the staff’s feeling that they could voice their concerns. “In addition, we have also identified significant payments made to the founders (and to others close to them—including some Board Members/Trustees) which cannot be readily explained. Ample opportunity has been provided to the founders to explain those transactions but sadly they have refused to cooperate,” the Barnabas Aid statement added. Natasha: This wasn’t the first time that the founders have been in the news Warren: Barnabas Founder Patrick Sookhdeo was found guilty in 2015 for one count of sexual assault and two counts of witness intimidation, charges Sookhdeo vehemently denies. A few years later, in 2020, a UK employment tribunal found Sookhdeo guilty of condemning and shunning the ministry’s head of ... Episode: https://ministrywatch.com/ep-390-ravi-zacharias-barnabas-aid-leader-resigns/ Podcast: https://ministrywatch.com Episode: https://ministrywatch.com/ep-390-ravi-zacharias-barnabas-aid-leader-resigns/ Podcast: https://mypod.online Episode: https://ministrywatch.com/ep-390-ravi-zacharias-barnabas-aid-leader-resigns/ Podcast: https://mypod.online Episode: https://ministrywatch.com/ep-390-ravi-zacharias-barnabas-aid-leader-resigns/ Podcast: https://mypod.online

This is a special encore episode of my popular Christian History series while I take a Sabbatical.This is Part 54 of the Christian History Series. We are now in the Modern Age. This episode is the second part of a multi part look at the cults that sprang up in the Modern Age. This is the second episode exploring the beliefs of the Latter Day Saints, the Mormons.Here is the text I used to bring you this episode:"Kingdom of the Cults" by Walter Martin, edited by Ravi Zachariashttps://www.amazon.com/Kingdom-Cults-Walter-Martin/dp/0764228218/ref=sxts_sxwds-bia-wc-p13n1_0?cv_ct_cx=Kingdom+of+the+cults&dchild=1&keywords=Kingdom+of+the+cults&pd_rd_i=0764228218&pd_rd_r=d1bac087-0f6c-4c59-b67c-64d358f429e4&pd_rd_w=bf7bm&pd_rd_wg=4W9SL&pf_rd_p=224b59c9-c98f-46fd-96d6-8e952866d6a3&pf_rd_r=S2Q9YVWT8FYESZ8ZCJCG&psc=1&qid=1601908650&sr=1-1-a14f3e51-9e3d-4cb5-bc68-d89d95c82244 Episode: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/329-christian-history-part-54-the-beliefs-of-the-lds-part-2--61057753 Podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/soul-anchor-podcast--4036680 Episode: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/329-christian-history-part-54-the-beliefs-of-the-lds-part-2--61057753 Podcast: https://mypod.online Episode: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/329-christian-history-part-54-the-beliefs-of-the-lds-part-2--61057753 Podcast: https://mypod.online Episode: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/329-christian-history-part-54-the-beliefs-of-the-lds-part-2--61057753 Podcast: https://mypod.online Episode: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/329-christian-history-part-54-the-beliefs-of-the-lds-part-2--61057753 Podcast: https://mypod.online Episode: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/329-christian-history-part-54-the-beliefs-of-the-lds-part-2--61057753 Podcast: https://mypod.online Episode: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/329-christian-history-part-54-the-beliefs-of-the-lds-part-2--61057753 Podcast: https://mypod.online Episode: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/329-christian-history-part-54-the-beliefs-of-the-lds-part-2--61057753 Podcast: https://mypod.online Episode: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/329-christian-history-part-54-the-beliefs-of-the-lds-part-2--61057753 Podcast: https://mypod.online Episode: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/329-christian-history-part-54-the-beliefs-of-the-lds-part-2--61057753 Podcast: https://mypod.online Episode: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/329-christian-history-part-54-the-beliefs-of-the-lds-part-2--61057753 Podcast: https://mypod.online Episode: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/329-christian-history-part-54-the-beliefs-of-the-lds-part-2--61057753 Podcast: https://mypod.online

This is a special encore episode of my popular Christian History series while I take a Sabbatical.This is Part 53 of the Christian History Series. We are now in the Modern Age. This episode is the second part of a multi part look at the cults that sprang up in the Modern Age. This is the first episode exploring the beliefs of the Latter Day Saints, the Mormons.Here is the text I used to bring you this episode:"Kingdom of the Cults" by Walter Martin, edited by Ravi Zachariashttps://www.amazon.com/Kingdom-Cults-Walter-Martin/dp/0764228218/ref=sxts_sxwds-bia-wc-p13n1_0?cv_ct_cx=Kingdom+of+the+cults&dchild=1&keywords=Kingdom+of+the+cults&pd_rd_i=0764228218&pd_rd_r=d1bac087-0f6c-4c59-b67c-64d358f429e4&pd_rd_w=bf7bm&pd_rd_wg=4W9SL&pf_rd_p=224b59c9-c98f-46fd-96d6-8e952866d6a3&pf_rd_r=S2Q9YVWT8FYESZ8ZCJCG&psc=1&qid=1601908650&sr=1-1-a14f3e51-9e3d-4cb5-bc68-d89d95c82244 Episode: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/328-christian-history-part-53-the-beliefs-of-the-lds-part-1--60916585 Podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/soul-anchor-podcast--4036680

Day 165 Today’s Reading: Galatians 3 The letter to the Galatians is a call back to reintroducing the simplicity of the gospel message. It’s so simple that the formula has not been changed for five thousand years. And Galatians 3 tells us something epic and answers a question I have been asked many times: how did the Old Testament people become believers or Christians? How did those in Genesis through Malachi have a relationship with God? This may surprise you, but there’s no better New Testament letter to answer this than the book of Galatians. Paul says this: Even so Abraham believed God, and it was reckoned to him as righteousness. Therefore, be sure that it is those who are of faith who are sons of Abraham. The Scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, preached the gospel beforehand to Abraham, saying, “All the nations will be blessed in you.” So then those who are of faith are blessed with Abraham, the believer. (Galatians 3:6-9) These words are incredible. Paul associates so many New Testament salvation words with Abraham: Abraham believed; reckoned to him as righteous; God preached the gospel to Abraham; and finally called the believer. Wow! This sounds like a Christian from the book of Acts not someone from 2000 BC, from the book of Genesis. Abraham the believer is a great name for the Old Testament patriarch.  How did an Old Testament person become a Christian? Simple. The same way we do. They were called upon to believe God—just as the book of Romans tells us that belief in God makes us righteous, or reckoned. I love that word. Reckoned is a word Paul uses for the result of belief. The word means to impute. To make it even simpler, it is to put into an account. It’s like watching a spy movie and the characters are electronically sending huge sums of money to a Cayman Island account. This is what happens to those who believe in God: God sends righteousness to your account. Righteousness is not from stringing together a bunch of obedient successes and good days in being a Christian. Righteousness is imputed, reckoned, sent to our account, like to a Cayman Island offshore account. It’s something huge . . . righteousness. All because we do one thing: believe in God. That’s the gospel of the New Testament and that was the gospel of the Old Testament, which Abraham had preached to him. Jonathan Whitefield was preaching to coal miners in England, and he asked a man, “What do you believe?” “Well, I believe the same as the church,” the man said. “And what does the church believe?” “Well, they believe the same as me.” Seeing he was getting nowhere, Whitefield said, “And what is it that you both believe?” “Well, I suppose the same thing.” That’s elusive belief. The question we should ask is, what did Abraham believe? I think Hebrews 11:6 tells us: “Without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is and that He is a rewarder of those who seek Him.” The writer of Hebrews says that we must believe that He is. That means Abraham believed all that God disclosed about Himself. That God is exactly who He said He is. Why is that important?  First, it’s not making up things about God’s character but believing what He reveals. And for Abraham, it started with “God is one, not many,” like the polytheistic cultures he was surrounded by. Abraham did what Martin Luther King Jr. expressed: “Take the first step in faith. You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.” Apologist Ravi Zacharias said: “We have a right to believe whatever we want, but not everything we believe is right.” As time progressed all the way to the book of Galatians, it still holds true that we must believe that He is. God has shown us a lot more. He has shown more of Himself through His Son Jesus. Belief is based on God disclosing Himself, revealing Himself, and the pinnacle of God’s self-revelation is in the Episode: https://260journey.com/how-did-the-old-testament-people-become-christians/ Podcast: https://260journey.com/series/the-260-journey/ Episode: https://260journey.com/how-did-the-old-testament-people-become-christians/ Podcast: https://mypod.online Episode: https://260journey.com/how-did-the-old-testament-people-become-christians/ Podcast: https://mypod.online Episode: https://260journey.com/how-did-the-old-testament-people-become-christians/ Podcast: https://mypod.online Episode: https://260journey.com/how-did-the-old-testament-people-become-christians/ Podcast: https://mypod.online

In this two-part interview on the Alabaster Jar podcast, Dr. Amy Orr-Ewing discusses her book Lead Like the Real You: Wisdom for Women on Finding Your Voice, Pursuing God's Calling, and Leading with Courage with Dr. Lynn Cohick. This book explores women's challenges and opportunities in male-dominated spaces and offers practical advice on finding and using their voices. It also delves into the topics of work, intellectual integrity, and love in leadership. In this episode, Dr. Orr-Ewing and Dr. Cohick delve deeply into biblical interpretation, particularly around the creation narrative in Genesis and how it has been misused to justify patriarchal structures and gender-based hierarchies in the church. Dr. Orr-Ewing provides a nuanced and empowering perspective, highlighting how the Bible affirms the equal dignity and agency of men and women as image-bearers of God. They also have a poignant discussion about Dr. Orr-Ewing's personal experiences navigating a toxic situation within the Ravi Zacharias International Ministry (RZIM). They explore concepts like "DARVO" (Deny, Attack, Reverse Victim and Offender) and gaslighting and how these manipulative tactics can be weaponized against women seeking accountability and justice in religious contexts.Key Takeaways: The Bible affirms the equal dignity and value of men and women as image-bearers of God, challenging patriarchal interpretations.The concepts of “headship" and "authority" in the Bible need nuanced explanations since they do not inherently imply male dominance or female subordination.The "DARVO" (Deny, Attack, Reverse Victim and Offender) pattern helps those in religious settings understand when they are being manipulated.There is a big danger of misapplying the redemption narrative to excuse abusers. We should be cautious against rushing to reconcile abusers without true repentance, as this can further harm victims. Resources Mentioned:   Lead Like the Real You: Wisdom for Women on Finding Your Voice, Pursuing God's Calling, and Leading with Courage by Dr. Amy Orr-Ewing  Report of Independent Investigation into Sexual Misconduct of Ravi Zacharias  The Center for Institutional Courage  Episode Sponsor:  The Alabaster Jar is brought to you by The Center for Women in Leadership, a newly formed 501©3 nonprofit organization whose purpose is to equip women in a context that is biblically rooted, theologically robust, and ethnically diverse to thrive as leaders in the academy and the Church. Follow them on Instagram @leadershipwithoutapology. Episode: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/s4-e40-dr-amy-orr-ewing-lead-like-the-real-you-part-2--60991886 Podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-alabaster-jar Episode: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/s4-e40-dr-amy-orr-ewing-lead-like-the-real-you-part-2--60991886 Podcast: https://mypod.online

This is a special encore episode of my popular Christian History series while I take a Sabbatical.This is Part 52 of the Christian History Series. We are now in the Modern Age. This episode is the second part of a multi part look at the cults that sprang up in the Modern Age. This episode will explain the history and government of the Latter Day Saints, the Mormons.Here is the text I used to bring you this episode:"Kingdom of the Cults" by Walter Martin, edited by Ravi Zachariashttps://www.amazon.com/Kingdom-Cults-Walter-Martin/dp/0764228218/ref=sxts_sxwds-bia-wc-p13n1_0?cv_ct_cx=Kingdom+of+the+cults&dchild=1&keywords=Kingdom+of+the+cults&pd_rd_i=0764228218&pd_rd_r=d1bac087-0f6c-4c59-b67c-64d358f429e4&pd_rd_w=bf7bm&pd_rd_wg=4W9SL&pf_rd_p=224b59c9-c98f-46fd-96d6-8e952866d6a3&pf_rd_r=S2Q9YVWT8FYESZ8ZCJCG&psc=1&qid=1601908650&sr=1-1-a14f3e51-9e3d-4cb5-bc68-d89d95c82244 Episode: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/327-christian-history-part-52-the-history-of-mormonism--60911653 Podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/soul-anchor-podcast--4036680

This is a special encore episode of my popular Christian History series while I take a Sabbatical.This is Part 56 of the Christian History Series. We are now in the Modern Age. This episode is the first part of a multi part look at the cults that sprang up in the Modern Age. This episode will explain the beliefs of the Jehovah's Witnesses. Here is the text I used to bring you this episode:"Kingdom of the Cults" by Walter Martin, edited by Ravi Zachariashttps://www.amazon.com/Kingdom-Cults-Walter-Martin/dp/0764228218/ref=sxts_sxwds-bia-wc-p13n1_0?cv_ct_cx=Kingdom+of+the+cults&dchild=1&keywords=Kingdom+of+the+cults&pd_rd_i=0764228218&pd_rd_r=d1bac087-0f6c-4c59-b67c-64d358f429e4&pd_rd_w=bf7bm&pd_rd_wg=4W9SL&pf_rd_p=224b59c9-c98f-46fd-96d6-8e952866d6a3&pf_rd_r=S2Q9YVWT8FYESZ8ZCJCG&psc=1&qid=1601908650&sr=1-1-a14f3e51-9e3d-4cb5-bc68-d89d95c82244 Episode: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/326-christian-history-part-51-the-beliefs-of-the-jehovahs-witnesses--60793862 Podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/soul-anchor-podcast--4036680

This is a special encore episode of my popular Christian History series while I take a Sabbatical.This is Part 50 of the Christian History Series. We are now in the Modern Age. This episode is the first part of a multi part look at the cults that sprang up in the Modern Age. This episode will explain the history of the Jehovah's Witnesses. Here is the text I used to bring you this episode:"Kingdom of the Cults" by Walter Martin, edited by Ravi Zachariashttps://www.amazon.com/Kingdom-Cults-Walter-Martin/dp/0764228218/ref=sxts_sxwds-bia-wc-p13n1_0?cv_ct_cx=Kingdom+of+the+cults&dchild=1&keywords=Kingdom+of+the+cults&pd_rd_i=0764228218&pd_rd_r=d1bac087-0f6c-4c59-b67c-64d358f429e4&pd_rd_w=bf7bm&pd_rd_wg=4W9SL&pf_rd_p=224b59c9-c98f-46fd-96d6-8e952866d6a3&pf_rd_r=S2Q9YVWT8FYESZ8ZCJCG&psc=1&qid=1601908650&sr=1-1-a14f3e51-9e3d-4cb5-bc68-d89d95c82244 Episode: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/325-christian-history-part-50-the-jehovahs-witnesses--60793828 Podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/soul-anchor-podcast--4036680 Episode: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/325-christian-history-part-50-the-jehovahs-witnesses--60793828 Podcast: https://mypod.online Episode: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/325-christian-history-part-50-the-jehovahs-witnesses--60793828 Podcast: https://mypod.online

n the sixth episode of the Design Talk Series, Jabeen Zacharias, Principal Architect, Jabeen Zacharia and Past President, Institute of Indian Interior Designers (IIID) highlights the importance of integrating interior design practices and design thinking processes for greater impact in the society. She is in conversation with Prof Preetha Ravi Sree, Associate Dean, Pearl Academy.What can be done to nurture and encourage young talent aspiring to pursue interior architecture & design as a profession? Considering India's diverse climatic zones, how can sustainable interior design practices, tailored to local conditions, pave the way for global leadership in eco-conscious architecture? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Episode: https://shows.acast.com/ciipodcasts/episodes/crafting-spaces-the-art-of-interior-architecture-design-ft-j Podcast: https://www.cii.in