What’s Behind Districts Renaming Schools | Transgender Identities, the Church and What the Bible Has to Say
February 4, 2021
Today’s Guests Peter Kapsner – 50 Shades of Truth The San Francisco school board is kicking out out Washington and Lincoln as school names for 44 schools. Carmen and Peter use this a a kickoff point to discuss a variety of issues and joys for the Christian as we walk in the culture of the […]
Denmark Government Wants Sermons Submitted to Them | Closer Look at Biden’s Immigration Executive Orders
The Golden Rule Let’s remind ourselves of what Jesus had to say which has become known as the Golden Rule the world around. It comes at verse 12 of Matthew 7 in the context of what we call the Sermon on the Mount. To get the full context, read Matthew chapters 5-7 or at least […]
What to Make of the Social Media App Clubhouse | Developing Relationships That Will See You Through
February 3, 2021
Alexei Navalny Alexei Navalny, the prominent Russian opposition leader, was formally sentenced to two years and eight months in a penal colony for violating the terms of his probation. Navalny called the “show trial” a “demonstration of weakness,” and urged his supporters, who once again took to the streets after the sentencing, to keep the […]
Must Read Monday: Reading the Headlines through a Gospel Worldview 2-1-2021
Okay, it’s not Monday. But yesterday was Groundhog day, so here we go: Faith-based groups cheer, share hopes for Biden’s family reunification task force from Religion News Service. I’ll be discussing this at length with Matthew Soerens on Mornings with Carmen on Thursday, February 4 as we survey the changes to immigration policy and practice […]
The Jailhouse Letter that Changed a Nation | Churches Dealing with Cultic Thinking of Conspiracy Theories
Where in the Word are you today? Lots of conversations in the culture about identity. So who is this Jesus about whom we make so much fuss? Everyone has an opinion about Jesus but what does Jesus say about himself? John records several “I am” statements by Jesus. Let’s look at those as one way […]
Since you asked, News sources I rely on
Several listeners have recently asked what news sources I rely on in preparing for each morning’s broadcast. Here’s a summary of my responses: Axios.com (secular; seeking to deliver the information without opining). I appreciate their Axios Bill of Rights and I subscribe to AxiosAM newsletter but they have several to choose from here. World.wng.org (CHRISTIAN […]
COVID Vaccine Updates and School Reopening | Confronting the Labels That Limit Us
February 2, 2021
If We’re Going to Fear, We Fear No Evil Headlines today related to vaccines that are missing, the prosecution of a pharmacist in Wisconsin who destroyed vaccines because he believes they are designed to make people infertile and implant microchips, the national distribution of ALL vaccines now – withholding nothing for second doses, and the […]
The Crisis of Identity in the GOP | Myanmar Coup and UK Welcoming Hong Kong Citizens
Groundhog Day Punxsutawney Phil is not the only weather predicting groundhog in America, just the most famous, thanks to Clymer Freas, who was the editor of the Punxsutawney Spirit newspaper in 1886. On February 2, 1886, Freas issued the following proclamation: “Today is groundhog day and up to the time of going to press the […]
Quick Help for Chronic Pain Sufferers | Finding Belonging in a World of Alienation
February 1, 2021
A New National Day In Australia Parents Daniel & Leila Abdallah have created i4give Day as a remembrance of the four children that were tragically lost on the 1st of February 2020. This is to also help others who have suffered in a similar way. As well as this, it is a National day of […]
Turning Problems Into Quests | The Difference Between Christian Patriotism and Christian Nationalism
John 1:1-4, 9-14, 16-18 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made. 4 In him was life, and the life […]