NFTW #012--Living in a post-Christian world; What do we do with a fallen believer?

Most Christians believe that homosexuality is wrong. How do believers live out their faith in a culture that celebrates "alternative lifestyles?"

Also, once another believer's sin is exposed, how should other Christians respond?

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Here is one article I used: On the California court case, look here.

NFTW #011--Why don't men go to church? We're on a mission from God...

After a long hiatus, I'm finally back with a new podcast! In this episode, I'll try to figure out why men don't like to go to church. Also, what does Jesus' mission, described in Luke 4, tell us about how we interact with people?

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Here's a link to the article on attracting men to church.

NFTW #010--Buying China-made products; Good news: God is at work in us!

In this episode, we look at whether Christians should buy products made in China, a country where the government imprisons, tortures, and even kills Christians.

Also, there's good news for all of us. God has promised to work on us until He's made us the people He wants us to be!

Here are links to the stuff I mentioned:
China stories: here and here and here.

The Grace Roots blog.

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NFTW #009--Christian books that make great Christmas gifts!

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Here are the books I talk about in this episode:

The Church in the House by Robert Fitts

Under the Overpass by Mike Yankoski

To Own a Dragon by Donald Miller and John MacMurray

A Tale of Three Kings by Gene Edwards

The Insider by Jim Petersen and Mike Shamy

Kingdom Triangle by J. P. Moreland

Go forth and buy!

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NFTW #008--Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays?; Bearing each others burdens

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This week we'll jump into the controversy surrounding Christians shopping at stores that celebrate the "Holidays" instead of Christmas. My question is this: is that the most important consideration for Christians this Christmas season?

Also, how does God reveal Himself in our lives through other believers?

Here are some links to the Christmas shopping dilemma:

The Christian Post article. Here's how Chinese Christians celebrate.
The Naughty and Nice list.


Joel's great post on openness and vulnerability got me thinking about Galatians 6.

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NFTW #007--Big changes at Willow Creek; What foundation is your life built upon?

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This I took a look at what's good and bad about the recent changes at Willow Creek Community Church. Also, Jesus wanted to make sure our lives are built on the right foundations...

Here's the video about what's going on at Willow Creek.

If you want to know more about the persecuted church, this is one place to look.

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NFTW #006--Who should Christians vote for?; God wants all kinds of people in His family!

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Episode 6 is here, and I can't help myself--I've got to comment on all the silliness surrounding the Mitt Romney campaign. I mean, I know he's a Mormon, but is that reason enough not to vote for him?

Also, it seems that Jesus ministered to all sorts of people when He was here. And, his 12 disciples came from very different backgrounds. What does that tell us about the heart of God?

Here's a link to the Romney article.

Let me know what you think!