http://odeo.com/channels/2116615-Christianaudio-Podcast-%C2%BB-1st-Chapters no Thoughtful Christian audio. Audiobooks, lectures, and courses in digital download, MP3CD, and CD format. Thoughtful Christian audio. Audiobooks, lectures, and courses in digital download, MP3CD, and CD format. In the "1st Chapters Podcast", we provide the first chapter of audio books produced by Christianaudio and its publishing imprint Hovel Audio. This includes audiobooks you hear by thoughtful Christian leaders like Gary Chapman, Gary Smalley, Dallas Willard en 40 Mon, 30 Nov 2009 08:00:18 -0800 Mon, 30 Nov 2009 08:00:18 -0800 Copyright 2006 Christianaudio Spirituality http://odeo.com/episodes/25467869-1st-Chapters-Podcast-Ep-158-%E2%80%9CChristianity-In-Action%E2%80%9D-Henry-Gariepy Since its founding in 1865, The Salvation Army has grown from a small London movement, to an internationally renowned organization, virtually synonymous with “charity.” In this volume, General Henry Gariepy documents that growth, exploring the thrilling history of the worldwide movement, and the incredible things God has accomplished through it. Gariepy’s work serves as a reminder of the power Scripture has, when applied, to change the world — of Christianity, in action. Download the Podcast Since its founding in 1865, The Salvation Army has grown from a small London movement, to an internationally renowned organization, virtually synonymous with “charity.” In this volume, General Henry Gariepy documents that growth, exploring the thrilling history of the worldwide movement, and the incredible things God has accomplished through it. Gariepy’s work serves as a reminder of the power Scripture has, when applied, to change the world — of Christianity, in action. Download the Podcast Since its founding in 1865, The Salvation Army has grown from a small London movement, to an internationally renowned organization, virtually synonymous with “charity.” In this volume, General Henry Gariepy documents that growth, exploring the thrilling history of the worldwide movement, and the incredible things God has accomplished through it. Gariepy’s work serves as a reminder of the power Scripture has, when applied, to change the world — of Christianity, in action. Download the Podcast tag:odeo.com,2009-11-30,25467869 Mon, 30 Nov 2009 08:00:18 -0800 no Christianaudio Podcast » 1st Chapters 1st Chapters http://odeo.com/episodes/25467870-1st-Chapters-Podcast-Ep-157-%E2%80%9CJumping-Through-Fires%E2%80%9D-David-Nasser Religion has left an undeniable mark in our world. Some see it as the answer to every problem, while others see it as the problem itself. Simply put, religion is the single greatest force in history. But in a much more intimate sense, what does religion mean to one life? In this honest, suspenseful, and moving memoir, author David Nasser tells of a life filled with heartbreak and healing. Forced to escape from a country gripped in a religious revolution, David and his family run for their lives in an attempt to find refuge. Through the lens of a terrified boy we see the destructive power of religion and the pull of peer pressure as he tries to fit into a new culture. Nasser’s raw and transparent account of his transition from hating religion to having a living faith in Christ will impact readers from across the religious spectrum. His unflinchingly honest, yet humorous, assessment of the church from an outsider’s point of view will both enlighten readers and spur them to... Religion has left an undeniable mark in our world. Some see it as the answer to every problem, while others see it as the problem itself. Simply put, religion is the single greatest force in history. But in a much more intimate sense, what does religion mean to one life? In this honest, suspenseful, and moving memoir, author David Nasser tells of a life filled with heartbreak and healing. Forced to escape from a country gripped in a religious revolution, David and his family run for their lives in an attempt to find refuge. Through the lens of a terrified boy we see the destructive power of religion and the pull of peer pressure as he tries to fit into a new culture. Nasser’s raw and transparent account of his transition from hating religion to having a living faith in Christ will impact readers from across the religious spectrum. His unflinchingly honest, yet humorous, assessment of the church from an outsider’s point of view will both enlighten readers and spur them to renewed and refined outreach. For anyone who has seen the lie of religion, whether in Iran or Alabama or anywhere in between, Nasser offers the truth of Jesus. Download the Podcast Religion has left an undeniable mark in our world. Some see it as the answer to every problem, while others see it as the problem itself. Simply put, religion is the single greatest force in history. But in a much more intimate sense, what does religion mean to one life? In this honest, suspenseful, and moving memoir, author David Nasser tells of a life filled with heartbreak and healing. Forced to escape from a country gripped in a religious revolution, David and his family run for their lives in an attempt to find refuge. Through the lens of a terrified boy we see the destructive power of religion and the pull of peer pressure as he tries to fit into a new culture. Nasser’s raw and transparent account of his transition from hating religion to having a living faith in Christ will impact readers from across the religious spectrum. His unflinchingly honest, yet humorous, assessment of the church from an outsider’s point of view will both enlighten readers and spur them to renewed and refined outreach. For anyone who has seen the lie of religion, whether in Iran or Alabama or anywhere in between, Nasser offers the truth of Jesus. Download the Podcast tag:odeo.com,2009-11-23,25467870 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:00:14 -0800 no Christianaudio Podcast » 1st Chapters 1st Chapters http://odeo.com/episodes/25467872-1st-Chapters-Podcast-Ep-156-%E2%80%9CThe-Genesis-Enigma%E2%80%9D-Andrew-Parker Consider this: Genesis recounts the story of creation, step-by-step: “Let there be light”;”Let the waters under the heavens be gathered together into one place, and let the dry land appear”;”Let the earth bring forth [vegetation]“;”Let the waters bring forth abundantly the moving creature that hath life”;”God created the whales”;”And God created … every winged fowl.” For thousands of years, Judeo-Christian belief has accepted this progression as truth. And now, thanks to recent scientific discoveries, the scientific community does too (though without mention of “God”). In The Genesis Enigma, respected evolutionary biologist Andrew Parker explains each parallel between Genesis and science in detail–and the closer he looks, the more amazing the parallels become. But the Genesis account has no right to be correct. The author or authors could not have known these things happened in this order... Consider this: Genesis recounts the story of creation, step-by-step: “Let there be light”;”Let the waters under the heavens be gathered together into one place, and let the dry land appear”;”Let the earth bring forth [vegetation]“;”Let the waters bring forth abundantly the moving creature that hath life”;”God created the whales”;”And God created … every winged fowl.” For thousands of years, Judeo-Christian belief has accepted this progression as truth. And now, thanks to recent scientific discoveries, the scientific community does too (though without mention of “God”). In The Genesis Enigma, respected evolutionary biologist Andrew Parker explains each parallel between Genesis and science in detail–and the closer he looks, the more amazing the parallels become. But the Genesis account has no right to be correct. The author or authors could not have known these things happened in this order, and with the highlights science has come to recognize. Ultimately, Parker argues, it must be divine inspiration that guided the writing of the Bible. This startling conclusion will make The Genesis Enigma a must-read for believers and scientists alike. Download the Podcast Consider this: Genesis recounts the story of creation, step-by-step: “Let there be light”;”Let the waters under the heavens be gathered together into one place, and let the dry land appear”;”Let the earth bring forth [vegetation]“;”Let the waters bring forth abundantly the moving creature that hath life”;”God created the whales”;”And God created … every winged fowl.” For thousands of years, Judeo-Christian belief has accepted this progression as truth. And now, thanks to recent scientific discoveries, the scientific community does too (though without mention of “God”). In The Genesis Enigma, respected evolutionary biologist Andrew Parker explains each parallel between Genesis and science in detail–and the closer he looks, the more amazing the parallels become. But the Genesis account has no right to be correct. The author or authors could not have known these things happened in this order, and with the highlights science has come to recognize. Ultimately, Parker argues, it must be divine inspiration that guided the writing of the Bible. This startling conclusion will make The Genesis Enigma a must-read for believers and scientists alike. Download the Podcast tag:odeo.com,2009-11-16,25467872 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:00:38 -0800 no Christianaudio Podcast » 1st Chapters 1st Chapters http://odeo.com/episodes/25425617-1st-Chapters-Podcast-Ep-155-%E2%80%9CThe-Official-Chuck-Norris-Fact-Book%E2%80%9D-Chuck-Norris Hundreds of thousands of humorous Chuck Norris facts have been published, traveled around the globe via internet, and gained an international audience of millions. “Chuck Norris facts” is a quirky, but extremely popular internet phenomenon that has entertained fans from all over the globe. In the last several years, he has been asked repeatedly from the heartland of America to the battlefields of Iraq and Afghanistan, “Which facts are your favorites?” For the first time ever, in The Official Chuck Norris Fact Book, Chuck gives his readers not only his favorite “facts,” roundhouse kicked by the man himself, but also the stories behind those facts and the code by which Chuck lives his life. Fans from every corner of the globe will enjoy both the fanciful and inspirational from one of the world’s greatest action heroes — a hero who doesn’t sleep…only waits. Download the Podcast Hundreds of thousands of humorous Chuck Norris facts have been published, traveled around the globe via internet, and gained an international audience of millions. “Chuck Norris facts” is a quirky, but extremely popular internet phenomenon that has entertained fans from all over the globe. In the last several years, he has been asked repeatedly from the heartland of America to the battlefields of Iraq and Afghanistan, “Which facts are your favorites?” For the first time ever, in The Official Chuck Norris Fact Book, Chuck gives his readers not only his favorite “facts,” roundhouse kicked by the man himself, but also the stories behind those facts and the code by which Chuck lives his life. Fans from every corner of the globe will enjoy both the fanciful and inspirational from one of the world’s greatest action heroes — a hero who doesn’t sleep…only waits. Download the Podcast Hundreds of thousands of humorous Chuck Norris facts have been published, traveled around the globe via internet, and gained an international audience of millions. “Chuck Norris facts” is a quirky, but extremely popular internet phenomenon that has entertained fans from all over the globe. In the last several years, he has been asked repeatedly from the heartland of America to the battlefields of Iraq and Afghanistan, “Which facts are your favorites?” For the first time ever, in The Official Chuck Norris Fact Book, Chuck gives his readers not only his favorite “facts,” roundhouse kicked by the man himself, but also the stories behind those facts and the code by which Chuck lives his life. Fans from every corner of the globe will enjoy both the fanciful and inspirational from one of the world’s greatest action heroes — a hero who doesn’t sleep…only waits. Download the Podcast tag:odeo.com,2009-11-09,25425617 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:00:45 -0800 no Christianaudio Podcast » 1st Chapters 1st Chapters http://odeo.com/episodes/25391150-1st-Chapters-Podcast-Ep-154-%E2%80%9CFear-Fighters%E2%80%9D-Jentezen-Franklin Will you live in FEAR? Or will you live by FAITH? Fear has the deceptive ability to influence and affect our daily lives and the world we live in. What do you fear most in life? What are the greatest threats facing you? Crime? Violence? The economy? Failure? Death? Eternity? Fear Fighters will help you identify and defeat the very source of fear that threatens you from living in peace and joy. This incredible book will open your eyes, build your faith, and empower you to reach out to those around you with the light of truth and hope. Download the Podcast Will you live in FEAR? Or will you live by FAITH? Fear has the deceptive ability to influence and affect our daily lives and the world we live in. What do you fear most in life? What are the greatest threats facing you? Crime? Violence? The economy? Failure? Death? Eternity? Fear Fighters will help you identify and defeat the very source of fear that threatens you from living in peace and joy. This incredible book will open your eyes, build your faith, and empower you to reach out to those around you with the light of truth and hope. Download the Podcast Will you live in FEAR? Or will you live by FAITH? Fear has the deceptive ability to influence and affect our daily lives and the world we live in. What do you fear most in life? What are the greatest threats facing you? Crime? Violence? The economy? Failure? Death? Eternity? Fear Fighters will help you identify and defeat the very source of fear that threatens you from living in peace and joy. This incredible book will open your eyes, build your faith, and empower you to reach out to those around you with the light of truth and hope. Download the Podcast tag:odeo.com,2009-11-02,25391150 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:00:44 -0800 no Christianaudio Podcast » 1st Chapters 1st Chapters http://odeo.com/episodes/25377573-1st-Chapters-Podcast-Ep-153-%E2%80%9CJust-Courage%E2%80%9D-Gary-A-Haugen International Justice Mission president Haugen has found that “the pathway out of a nearly comatose state of boredom, ineffectiveness and triviality lies in the struggle for justice.” This book describes how to break out of a ho-hum Christian life and see God’s powerful and mysterious ways at work. Download the Podcast International Justice Mission president Haugen has found that “the pathway out of a nearly comatose state of boredom, ineffectiveness and triviality lies in the struggle for justice.” This book describes how to break out of a ho-hum Christian life and see God’s powerful and mysterious ways at work. Download the Podcast International Justice Mission president Haugen has found that “the pathway out of a nearly comatose state of boredom, ineffectiveness and triviality lies in the struggle for justice.” This book describes how to break out of a ho-hum Christian life and see God’s powerful and mysterious ways at work. Download the Podcast tag:odeo.com,2009-10-26,25377573 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 09:00:16 -0700 no Christianaudio Podcast » 1st Chapters 1st Chapters http://odeo.com/episodes/25312837-1st-Chapters-Podcast-Ep-152-%E2%80%9CConquer-Your-Fear-Share-Your-Faith%E2%80%9D-Kirk-Cameron-and-Ray-Comfort The co-hosts of The Way of the Master TV series and radio program, Kirk Cameron and Ray Comfort offer this simple and flexible curriculum for churches and small groups who want to obey the Bible’s command to tell others about Jesus. Kirk and Ray guide participants step-by-step through their straightforward method of evangelism, made popular through their award-winning show. Those who complete the course will have every tool they need to overcome their fear and talk about their faith with friends, neighbors, coworkers and even strangers! Download the Podcast The co-hosts of The Way of the Master TV series and radio program, Kirk Cameron and Ray Comfort offer this simple and flexible curriculum for churches and small groups who want to obey the Bible’s command to tell others about Jesus. Kirk and Ray guide participants step-by-step through their straightforward method of evangelism, made popular through their award-winning show. Those who complete the course will have every tool they need to overcome their fear and talk about their faith with friends, neighbors, coworkers and even strangers! Download the Podcast The co-hosts of The Way of the Master TV series and radio program, Kirk Cameron and Ray Comfort offer this simple and flexible curriculum for churches and small groups who want to obey the Bible’s command to tell others about Jesus. Kirk and Ray guide participants step-by-step through their straightforward method of evangelism, made popular through their award-winning show. Those who complete the course will have every tool they need to overcome their fear and talk about their faith with friends, neighbors, coworkers and even strangers! Download the Podcast tag:odeo.com,2009-10-19,25312837 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 09:00:18 -0700 no Christianaudio Podcast » 1st Chapters 1st Chapters http://odeo.com/episodes/25273799-1st-Chapters-Podcast-Ep-151-%E2%80%9CMy-Father-Maker-of-the-Trees%E2%80%9D-Eric-Irivuzumugabe In 1994, 16-year-old Eric Irivuzumugabe climbed a cypress tree and remained there for 15 days without food or water. He wasn’t trying to win a bet with his friends–he was attempting to save his life. Eric is a survivor of the 1994 Rwandan genocide that claimed the lives of 800,000 people in just 100 days. In the midst of indescribable loss, and without a job, a home, or an education, Eric was determined to start a new life for himself and his two surviving brothers. My Father, Maker of the Trees is the story not only of his physical survival — it is the story of his spiritual rebirth and the role he is playing in the healing and redemption of his land and people. His incredible account will show readers the reality of evil in the world as well as the power of hope. Eric’s message of God’s relentless love through our darkest circumstances will encourage and inspire. Download the Podcast In 1994, 16-year-old Eric Irivuzumugabe climbed a cypress tree and remained there for 15 days without food or water. He wasn’t trying to win a bet with his friends–he was attempting to save his life. Eric is a survivor of the 1994 Rwandan genocide that claimed the lives of 800,000 people in just 100 days. In the midst of indescribable loss, and without a job, a home, or an education, Eric was determined to start a new life for himself and his two surviving brothers. My Father, Maker of the Trees is the story not only of his physical survival — it is the story of his spiritual rebirth and the role he is playing in the healing and redemption of his land and people. His incredible account will show readers the reality of evil in the world as well as the power of hope. Eric’s message of God’s relentless love through our darkest circumstances will encourage and inspire. Download the Podcast In 1994, 16-year-old Eric Irivuzumugabe climbed a cypress tree and remained there for 15 days without food or water. He wasn’t trying to win a bet with his friends–he was attempting to save his life. Eric is a survivor of the 1994 Rwandan genocide that claimed the lives of 800,000 people in just 100 days. In the midst of indescribable loss, and without a job, a home, or an education, Eric was determined to start a new life for himself and his two surviving brothers. My Father, Maker of the Trees is the story not only of his physical survival — it is the story of his spiritual rebirth and the role he is playing in the healing and redemption of his land and people. His incredible account will show readers the reality of evil in the world as well as the power of hope. Eric’s message of God’s relentless love through our darkest circumstances will encourage and inspire. Download the Podcast tag:odeo.com,2009-10-12,25273799 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 09:00:18 -0700 no Christianaudio Podcast » 1st Chapters 1st Chapters http://odeo.com/episodes/25236169-1st-Chapters-Podcast-Ep-150-%E2%80%9CNathan-Coulter%E2%80%9D-Wendell-Berry This, the first title in the Port William series, introduces the rural section of Kentucky with which novelist Wendell Berry has had a lifelong fascination. When young Nathan loses his grandfather, Berry guides readers through the process of Nathan’s grief, endearing the reader to the simple humanity through which Nathan views the world. Echoing Berry’s own strongly held beliefs, Nathan tells us that his grandfather’s life “couldn’t be divided from the days he’d spent at work in his fields.” Berry has long been compared to Faulkner for his ability to erect entire communities in his fiction, and his heart and soul have always lived in Port William, Kentucky. In this eloquent novel about duty, community, and a sweeping love of the land, Berry gives readers a classic book that takes them to that storied place. Download the Podcast This, the first title in the Port William series, introduces the rural section of Kentucky with which novelist Wendell Berry has had a lifelong fascination. When young Nathan loses his grandfather, Berry guides readers through the process of Nathan’s grief, endearing the reader to the simple humanity through which Nathan views the world. Echoing Berry’s own strongly held beliefs, Nathan tells us that his grandfather’s life “couldn’t be divided from the days he’d spent at work in his fields.” Berry has long been compared to Faulkner for his ability to erect entire communities in his fiction, and his heart and soul have always lived in Port William, Kentucky. In this eloquent novel about duty, community, and a sweeping love of the land, Berry gives readers a classic book that takes them to that storied place. Download the Podcast This, the first title in the Port William series, introduces the rural section of Kentucky with which novelist Wendell Berry has had a lifelong fascination. When young Nathan loses his grandfather, Berry guides readers through the process of Nathan’s grief, endearing the reader to the simple humanity through which Nathan views the world. Echoing Berry’s own strongly held beliefs, Nathan tells us that his grandfather’s life “couldn’t be divided from the days he’d spent at work in his fields.” Berry has long been compared to Faulkner for his ability to erect entire communities in his fiction, and his heart and soul have always lived in Port William, Kentucky. In this eloquent novel about duty, community, and a sweeping love of the land, Berry gives readers a classic book that takes them to that storied place. Download the Podcast tag:odeo.com,2009-10-05,25236169 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 09:00:51 -0700 no Christianaudio Podcast » 1st Chapters 1st Chapters http://odeo.com/episodes/25199385-1st-Chapters-Podcast-Ep-149-%E2%80%9CLost-and-Found%E2%80%9D-Ed-Stetzer-Richie-Stanley-and-Jason-Hayes Lost and Found is written to the church, using often-surprising results from the copious research here to strike another nerve and break some long established assumptions about how to effectively engage the lost. Leading missiologist Ed Stetzer and his associates first offer a detailed investigation of the four younger unchurched types. With a better understanding of their unique experiences, they next clarify the importance each type places on community, depth of content, social responsibility, and making cross-generational connections in relation to spiritual matters. Most valuably, Lost and Found finds the churches that have learned to reach unchurched young adults by paying close attention to those key markers vetted by the research. Their exciting stories will make it clear how your church can bring searching souls from this culture to authentic faith in Christ. Download the Podcast Lost and Found is written to the church, using often-surprising results from the copious research here to strike another nerve and break some long established assumptions about how to effectively engage the lost. Leading missiologist Ed Stetzer and his associates first offer a detailed investigation of the four younger unchurched types. With a better understanding of their unique experiences, they next clarify the importance each type places on community, depth of content, social responsibility, and making cross-generational connections in relation to spiritual matters. Most valuably, Lost and Found finds the churches that have learned to reach unchurched young adults by paying close attention to those key markers vetted by the research. Their exciting stories will make it clear how your church can bring searching souls from this culture to authentic faith in Christ. Download the Podcast Lost and Found is written to the church, using often-surprising results from the copious research here to strike another nerve and break some long established assumptions about how to effectively engage the lost. Leading missiologist Ed Stetzer and his associates first offer a detailed investigation of the four younger unchurched types. With a better understanding of their unique experiences, they next clarify the importance each type places on community, depth of content, social responsibility, and making cross-generational connections in relation to spiritual matters. Most valuably, Lost and Found finds the churches that have learned to reach unchurched young adults by paying close attention to those key markers vetted by the research. Their exciting stories will make it clear how your church can bring searching souls from this culture to authentic faith in Christ. Download the Podcast tag:odeo.com,2009-09-28,25199385 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 09:00:17 -0700 no Christianaudio Podcast » 1st Chapters 1st Chapters http://odeo.com/episodes/25159660-1st-Chapters-Podcast-Ep-148-%E2%80%9CNotes-from-the-Underground%E2%80%9D-Fyodor-Dostoevsky A predecessor to such monumental works such as Crime and Punishment and The Brothers Karamazov, N otes from the Underground represents a turning point in Dostoyevsky’s writing towards the more political side. In this work we follow the unnamed narrator of the story, who disillusioned by the oppression and corruption of the society in which he lives withdraws from that society into the underground. A dark and politically charged novel, Notes from the Underground shows Dostoevsky at his best. Download the Podcast A predecessor to such monumental works such as Crime and Punishment and The Brothers Karamazov, N otes from the Underground represents a turning point in Dostoyevsky’s writing towards the more political side. In this work we follow the unnamed narrator of the story, who disillusioned by the oppression and corruption of the society in which he lives withdraws from that society into the underground. A dark and politically charged novel, Notes from the Underground shows Dostoevsky at his best. Download the Podcast A predecessor to such monumental works such as Crime and Punishment and The Brothers Karamazov, N otes from the Underground represents a turning point in Dostoyevsky’s writing towards the more political side. In this work we follow the unnamed narrator of the story, who disillusioned by the oppression and corruption of the society in which he lives withdraws from that society into the underground. A dark and politically charged novel, Notes from the Underground shows Dostoevsky at his best. Download the Podcast tag:odeo.com,2009-09-21,25159660 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 09:00:54 -0700 no Christianaudio Podcast » 1st Chapters 1st Chapters http://odeo.com/episodes/25123788-1st-Chapters-Podcast-Ep-147-%E2%80%9CRemembering%E2%80%9D-Wendell-Berry It is 1976 and Andy Catlett, farmer and agricultural journalist, is walking the streets of San Francisco at dawn. In the eight months since losing his right hand to a corn-picking machine, he has also lost himself. Two thousand miles from his home in Kentucky, he begins to remember people, the land, and the comfort of knowing his place intimately. Andy’s reveries evoke a membership governed by the principles of humanity and love. Inspiring and eye-opening, Remembering follows Andy’s journey out of darkness and into the warm light of community. Download the Podcast It is 1976 and Andy Catlett, farmer and agricultural journalist, is walking the streets of San Francisco at dawn. In the eight months since losing his right hand to a corn-picking machine, he has also lost himself. Two thousand miles from his home in Kentucky, he begins to remember people, the land, and the comfort of knowing his place intimately. Andy’s reveries evoke a membership governed by the principles of humanity and love. Inspiring and eye-opening, Remembering follows Andy’s journey out of darkness and into the warm light of community. Download the Podcast It is 1976 and Andy Catlett, farmer and agricultural journalist, is walking the streets of San Francisco at dawn. In the eight months since losing his right hand to a corn-picking machine, he has also lost himself. Two thousand miles from his home in Kentucky, he begins to remember people, the land, and the comfort of knowing his place intimately. Andy’s reveries evoke a membership governed by the principles of humanity and love. Inspiring and eye-opening, Remembering follows Andy’s journey out of darkness and into the warm light of community. Download the Podcast tag:odeo.com,2009-09-14,25123788 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 09:00:48 -0700 no Christianaudio Podcast » 1st Chapters 1st Chapters http://odeo.com/episodes/25085745-1st-Chapters-Podcast-Ep-146-%E2%80%9CA-World-Lost%E2%80%9D-Wendell-Berry It is the summer of 1944, and nine-year-old Andy Catlett is engrossed in the wide easy countryside near Port William, Kentucky. But sadness, loss, and mystery invade Andy’s world on a hot July afternoon when his Uncle Andrew is murdered. Download the Podcast It is the summer of 1944, and nine-year-old Andy Catlett is engrossed in the wide easy countryside near Port William, Kentucky. But sadness, loss, and mystery invade Andy’s world on a hot July afternoon when his Uncle Andrew is murdered. Download the Podcast It is the summer of 1944, and nine-year-old Andy Catlett is engrossed in the wide easy countryside near Port William, Kentucky. But sadness, loss, and mystery invade Andy’s world on a hot July afternoon when his Uncle Andrew is murdered. Download the Podcast tag:odeo.com,2009-09-07,25085745 Mon, 07 Sep 2009 09:00:25 -0700 no Christianaudio Podcast » 1st Chapters 1st Chapters http://odeo.com/episodes/25061653-1st-Chapters-Podcast-Ep-152-%E2%80%9COrganic-Church%E2%80%9D-Neil-Cole Churches have tried all kinds of ways to attract new and younger members – revised vision statements, hipper worship, contemporary music, livelier sermons, bigger and better auditoriums. But there are still so many people who aren’t being reached, who don’t want to come to church. And the truth is that attendance at church on Sundays does not necessarily transform lives; God’s presence in our hearts is what changes us. Leaders and laypeople everywhere are realizing that they need new and more powerful ways to help them spread God’s Word. According to international church starter and pastor Neil Cole, if we want to connect with young people and those who are not coming to church, we must go where people congregate. Cole shows readers how to plant the seeds of the Kingdom of God in the places where life happens and where culture is formed – restaurants, bars, coffeehouses, parks, locker rooms, and neighborhoods. Organic Church offers a hands-on guid... Churches have tried all kinds of ways to attract new and younger members – revised vision statements, hipper worship, contemporary music, livelier sermons, bigger and better auditoriums. But there are still so many people who aren’t being reached, who don’t want to come to church. And the truth is that attendance at church on Sundays does not necessarily transform lives; God’s presence in our hearts is what changes us. Leaders and laypeople everywhere are realizing that they need new and more powerful ways to help them spread God’s Word. According to international church starter and pastor Neil Cole, if we want to connect with young people and those who are not coming to church, we must go where people congregate. Cole shows readers how to plant the seeds of the Kingdom of God in the places where life happens and where culture is formed – restaurants, bars, coffeehouses, parks, locker rooms, and neighborhoods. Organic Church offers a hands-on guide for demystifying this new model of church and shows the practical aspects of implementing it. Download the Podcast Churches have tried all kinds of ways to attract new and younger members – revised vision statements, hipper worship, contemporary music, livelier sermons, bigger and better auditoriums. But there are still so many people who aren’t being reached, who don’t want to come to church. And the truth is that attendance at church on Sundays does not necessarily transform lives; God’s presence in our hearts is what changes us. Leaders and laypeople everywhere are realizing that they need new and more powerful ways to help them spread God’s Word. According to international church starter and pastor Neil Cole, if we want to connect with young people and those who are not coming to church, we must go where people congregate. Cole shows readers how to plant the seeds of the Kingdom of God in the places where life happens and where culture is formed – restaurants, bars, coffeehouses, parks, locker rooms, and neighborhoods. Organic Church offers a hands-on guide for demystifying this new model of church and shows the practical aspects of implementing it. Download the Podcast tag:odeo.com,2009-08-31,25061653 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 09:00:21 -0700 no Christianaudio Podcast » 1st Chapters 1st Chapters http://odeo.com/episodes/25033011-1st-Chapters-Podcast-Ep-151-%E2%80%9CA-Book-You%E2%80%99ll-Actually-Listen-To%E2%80%9D-Mark-Driscoll Clear, biblical answers to some of the most difficult and controversial questions about God, the Old Testament, the New Testament and Church Leadership – each in one concise book you’ll actually listen to! Packed with big truth, each little book can be listened to, on average, in about two hours! Each book is part of a series of inexpensive and accessible books that give clear, biblical answers to difficult theological questions and controversies. Through this series, readers will get a solid and simple introduction to a major doctrine by spending just a little time. Includes: - Who is God - The Old Testament - The New Testament - Church Leadership Download the Podcast Clear, biblical answers to some of the most difficult and controversial questions about God, the Old Testament, the New Testament and Church Leadership – each in one concise book you’ll actually listen to! Packed with big truth, each little book can be listened to, on average, in about two hours! Each book is part of a series of inexpensive and accessible books that give clear, biblical answers to difficult theological questions and controversies. Through this series, readers will get a solid and simple introduction to a major doctrine by spending just a little time. Includes: - Who is God - The Old Testament - The New Testament - Church Leadership Download the Podcast Clear, biblical answers to some of the most difficult and controversial questions about God, the Old Testament, the New Testament and Church Leadership – each in one concise book you’ll actually listen to! Packed with big truth, each little book can be listened to, on average, in about two hours! Each book is part of a series of inexpensive and accessible books that give clear, biblical answers to difficult theological questions and controversies. Through this series, readers will get a solid and simple introduction to a major doctrine by spending just a little time. Includes: - Who is God - The Old Testament - The New Testament - Church Leadership Download the Podcast tag:odeo.com,2009-08-24,25033011 Mon, 24 Aug 2009 09:00:16 -0700 no Christianaudio Podcast » 1st Chapters 1st Chapters http://odeo.com/episodes/24974688-1st-Chapters-Podcast-Ep-150-%E2%80%9CSpectacular-Sins%E2%80%9D-John-Piper John Piper delivers powerful biblical reassurances to bolster readers’ trust in the sovereignty of God and the supremacy of Christ when evil and tragedy come. If God governs the sinful acts of men, then does the devastation caused by those terrorists, dictators, murderers, cheats, and abusers discredit Jesus’ words: “All authority in heaven and earth belongs to me”? When heart-rending news comes of the latest accident, illness, or natural disaster, can we really believe that in Jesus, “all things hold together”? Though God has not answered all of our questions about sin and suffering, there are things he wants us to know, things he declares in his Word—such as what’s at stake in the “spectacular” sins of others and the horrible tragedies of this life; their global purpose, both historically and today; and what these events say to us personally. As John Piper works through these biblical truths, this book will bolster readers&#821... John Piper delivers powerful biblical reassurances to bolster readers’ trust in the sovereignty of God and the supremacy of Christ when evil and tragedy come. If God governs the sinful acts of men, then does the devastation caused by those terrorists, dictators, murderers, cheats, and abusers discredit Jesus’ words: “All authority in heaven and earth belongs to me”? When heart-rending news comes of the latest accident, illness, or natural disaster, can we really believe that in Jesus, “all things hold together”? Though God has not answered all of our questions about sin and suffering, there are things he wants us to know, things he declares in his Word—such as what’s at stake in the “spectacular” sins of others and the horrible tragedies of this life; their global purpose, both historically and today; and what these events say to us personally. As John Piper works through these biblical truths, this book will bolster readers’ trust in the utter sovereignty of God such that they’ll be less timid in their witness and less afraid of whatever may come. It is also a joy-infused declaration that because everything occurs through Christ and for Christ and his glory, they are forever secure in him. Download the Podcast John Piper delivers powerful biblical reassurances to bolster readers’ trust in the sovereignty of God and the supremacy of Christ when evil and tragedy come. If God governs the sinful acts of men, then does the devastation caused by those terrorists, dictators, murderers, cheats, and abusers discredit Jesus’ words: “All authority in heaven and earth belongs to me”? When heart-rending news comes of the latest accident, illness, or natural disaster, can we really believe that in Jesus, “all things hold together”? Though God has not answered all of our questions about sin and suffering, there are things he wants us to know, things he declares in his Word—such as what’s at stake in the “spectacular” sins of others and the horrible tragedies of this life; their global purpose, both historically and today; and what these events say to us personally. As John Piper works through these biblical truths, this book will bolster readers’ trust in the utter sovereignty of God such that they’ll be less timid in their witness and less afraid of whatever may come. It is also a joy-infused declaration that because everything occurs through Christ and for Christ and his glory, they are forever secure in him. Download the Podcast tag:odeo.com,2009-08-17,24974688 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 09:00:25 -0700 no Christianaudio Podcast » 1st Chapters 1st Chapters http://odeo.com/episodes/24937649-1st-Chapters-Podcast-Ep-149-%E2%80%9CVintage-Church%E2%80%9D-Mark-Driscoll-Gerry-Breshears Defines a biblical church as one that properly balances the eternal truths of Scripture with timely, relevant methods designed to engage the culture. The book in the popular Re:Lit series picks up where Vintage Jesus leaves off, beginning with a focus on the person and work of Jesus and then exploring the confessional, experiential, and missional aspects of his church. This study grows out of the vintage concept of taking timeless truths from Scripture—truths about church leadership, preaching, baptism, communion, and more—and blending them with aspects of contemporary culture, such as multi-campus churches and the latest forms of technology, to reach people with the gospel. While Vintage Church is helpful for pastors and church leaders, it is the kind of book you could hand to someone who has questions about ecclesiology but finds the very term ecclesiology intimidating. The authors put forth twelve practical questions about church doctrine and answer them in clear, biblical langua... Defines a biblical church as one that properly balances the eternal truths of Scripture with timely, relevant methods designed to engage the culture. The book in the popular Re:Lit series picks up where Vintage Jesus leaves off, beginning with a focus on the person and work of Jesus and then exploring the confessional, experiential, and missional aspects of his church. This study grows out of the vintage concept of taking timeless truths from Scripture—truths about church leadership, preaching, baptism, communion, and more—and blending them with aspects of contemporary culture, such as multi-campus churches and the latest forms of technology, to reach people with the gospel. While Vintage Church is helpful for pastors and church leaders, it is the kind of book you could hand to someone who has questions about ecclesiology but finds the very term ecclesiology intimidating. The authors put forth twelve practical questions about church doctrine and answer them in clear, biblical language that lay people and new believers can understand. Download the Podcast Defines a biblical church as one that properly balances the eternal truths of Scripture with timely, relevant methods designed to engage the culture. The book in the popular Re:Lit series picks up where Vintage Jesus leaves off, beginning with a focus on the person and work of Jesus and then exploring the confessional, experiential, and missional aspects of his church. This study grows out of the vintage concept of taking timeless truths from Scripture—truths about church leadership, preaching, baptism, communion, and more—and blending them with aspects of contemporary culture, such as multi-campus churches and the latest forms of technology, to reach people with the gospel. While Vintage Church is helpful for pastors and church leaders, it is the kind of book you could hand to someone who has questions about ecclesiology but finds the very term ecclesiology intimidating. The authors put forth twelve practical questions about church doctrine and answer them in clear, biblical language that lay people and new believers can understand. Download the Podcast tag:odeo.com,2009-08-10,24937649 Mon, 10 Aug 2009 09:00:30 -0700 no Christianaudio Podcast » 1st Chapters 1st Chapters http://odeo.com/episodes/24904177-1st-Chapters-Podcast-Ep-148-%E2%80%9CThis-Momentary-Marriage%E2%80%9D-John-Piper Reflecting on forty years of matrimony, John Piper exalts the biblical meaning of marriage over its emotion, exhorting couples to keep their covenant for all the best reasons. Even in the days when people commonly stayed married “’til death do us part,” there has never been a generation whose view of marriage was high enough, says Pastor John Piper. That is all the more true in our casual times. Though personal selfishness and cultural bondage obstruct the wonder of God’s purpose, it is found in God’s Word, where his design can awaken a glorious vision capable of freeing every person from small, Christ-ignoring, romance-intoxicated views. Piper explains in reflecting on forty years of matrimony: “Most foundationally, marriage is the doing of God. And ultimately, marriage is the display of God. It displays the covenant-keeping love between Christ and his people to the world in a way that no other event or institution does. Marriage, therefore, is not mainly ab... Reflecting on forty years of matrimony, John Piper exalts the biblical meaning of marriage over its emotion, exhorting couples to keep their covenant for all the best reasons. Even in the days when people commonly stayed married “’til death do us part,” there has never been a generation whose view of marriage was high enough, says Pastor John Piper. That is all the more true in our casual times. Though personal selfishness and cultural bondage obstruct the wonder of God’s purpose, it is found in God’s Word, where his design can awaken a glorious vision capable of freeing every person from small, Christ-ignoring, romance-intoxicated views. Piper explains in reflecting on forty years of matrimony: “Most foundationally, marriage is the doing of God. And ultimately, marriage is the display of God. It displays the covenant-keeping love between Christ and his people to the world in a way that no other event or institution does. Marriage, therefore, is not mainly about being in love. It’s mainly about telling the truth with our lives. And staying married is not about staying in love. It is about keeping covenant and putting the glory of Christ’s covenant-keeping love on display.” This Momentary Marriage unpacks the biblical vision, its unexpected contours, and its weighty implications for married, single, divorced, and remarried alike. Download the Podcast Reflecting on forty years of matrimony, John Piper exalts the biblical meaning of marriage over its emotion, exhorting couples to keep their covenant for all the best reasons. Even in the days when people commonly stayed married “’til death do us part,” there has never been a generation whose view of marriage was high enough, says Pastor John Piper. That is all the more true in our casual times. Though personal selfishness and cultural bondage obstruct the wonder of God’s purpose, it is found in God’s Word, where his design can awaken a glorious vision capable of freeing every person from small, Christ-ignoring, romance-intoxicated views. Piper explains in reflecting on forty years of matrimony: “Most foundationally, marriage is the doing of God. And ultimately, marriage is the display of God. It displays the covenant-keeping love between Christ and his people to the world in a way that no other event or institution does. Marriage, therefore, is not mainly about being in love. It’s mainly about telling the truth with our lives. And staying married is not about staying in love. It is about keeping covenant and putting the glory of Christ’s covenant-keeping love on display.” This Momentary Marriage unpacks the biblical vision, its unexpected contours, and its weighty implications for married, single, divorced, and remarried alike. Download the Podcast tag:odeo.com,2009-08-03,24904177 Mon, 03 Aug 2009 09:00:48 -0700 no Christianaudio Podcast » 1st Chapters 1st Chapters http://odeo.com/episodes/24870057-1st-Chapters-Podcast-Ep-147-%E2%80%9CThe-Rabbit-and-the-Elephant%E2%80%9D-Tony-Dale-Felicity-Dale-George-Barna If you put two elephants in a room together and close the door, in 22 months you may get one baby elephant. But two rabbits together for the same amount of time will result in thousands of baby rabbits! In The Rabbit and the Elephant, “micro church” planters Tony and Felicity Dale use the “rabbit” illustration to show the pace at which the Christian faith can (and should) be growing—through evangelism that is explosive and transformational. The Rabbit and the Elephant contains the key to 21st century evangelism—taking the gospel to where the pain and the people are. Download the Podcast If you put two elephants in a room together and close the door, in 22 months you may get one baby elephant. But two rabbits together for the same amount of time will result in thousands of baby rabbits! In The Rabbit and the Elephant, “micro church” planters Tony and Felicity Dale use the “rabbit” illustration to show the pace at which the Christian faith can (and should) be growing—through evangelism that is explosive and transformational. The Rabbit and the Elephant contains the key to 21st century evangelism—taking the gospel to where the pain and the people are. Download the Podcast If you put two elephants in a room together and close the door, in 22 months you may get one baby elephant. But two rabbits together for the same amount of time will result in thousands of baby rabbits! In The Rabbit and the Elephant, “micro church” planters Tony and Felicity Dale use the “rabbit” illustration to show the pace at which the Christian faith can (and should) be growing—through evangelism that is explosive and transformational. The Rabbit and the Elephant contains the key to 21st century evangelism—taking the gospel to where the pain and the people are. Download the Podcast tag:odeo.com,2009-07-27,24870057 Mon, 27 Jul 2009 09:00:39 -0700 no Christianaudio Podcast » 1st Chapters 1st Chapters http://odeo.com/episodes/24833978-1st-Chapters-Podcast-Ep-146-%E2%80%9CLessons-From-San-Quentin%E2%80%9D-Bill-Dallas-George-Barna Real-estate entrepreneur Bill Dallas’s charmed life changed dramatically when he was charged, convicted, and sentenced to five years in prison for grand-theft embezzlement. Lessons from San Quentin tells the amazing true story of how one man’s life was changed for the better due to the hardships encountered at the legendary maximum-security prison. Using stories and reflections from life on the inside, Bill teaches 12 core principles that will inspire readers to use tough times to develop the character God wants them to have. Download the Podcast Real-estate entrepreneur Bill Dallas’s charmed life changed dramatically when he was charged, convicted, and sentenced to five years in prison for grand-theft embezzlement. Lessons from San Quentin tells the amazing true story of how one man’s life was changed for the better due to the hardships encountered at the legendary maximum-security prison. Using stories and reflections from life on the inside, Bill teaches 12 core principles that will inspire readers to use tough times to develop the character God wants them to have. Download the Podcast Real-estate entrepreneur Bill Dallas’s charmed life changed dramatically when he was charged, convicted, and sentenced to five years in prison for grand-theft embezzlement. Lessons from San Quentin tells the amazing true story of how one man’s life was changed for the better due to the hardships encountered at the legendary maximum-security prison. Using stories and reflections from life on the inside, Bill teaches 12 core principles that will inspire readers to use tough times to develop the character God wants them to have. Download the Podcast tag:odeo.com,2009-07-20,24833978 Mon, 20 Jul 2009 09:00:58 -0700 no Christianaudio Podcast » 1st Chapters 1st Chapters http://odeo.com/episodes/24745225-1st-Chapters-Podcast-Ep-144-%E2%80%9CThe-Seven-Faith-Tribes%E2%80%9D-George-Barna In this groundbreaking new book, acclaimed researcher and author George Barna identifies, describes, and analyzes seven major “faith tribes” in America—documenting who they are, what they believe, how they vote, and what they are passionate about. Barna provides helpful insight into how these groups influence our economy, politics, and values—and what their potential is to change America. Through his in-depth study of all seven tribes, Barna has identified potential strategies that faith tribes—if they choose to—could employ to facilitate healing and restoration in American culture, and cultures across the world. The seven tribes are as follows: Captive Christians, Casual Christians, Jews, Mormons, Pantheists, Muslims, and Skeptics. Download the Podcast In this groundbreaking new book, acclaimed researcher and author George Barna identifies, describes, and analyzes seven major “faith tribes” in America—documenting who they are, what they believe, how they vote, and what they are passionate about. Barna provides helpful insight into how these groups influence our economy, politics, and values—and what their potential is to change America. Through his in-depth study of all seven tribes, Barna has identified potential strategies that faith tribes—if they choose to—could employ to facilitate healing and restoration in American culture, and cultures across the world. The seven tribes are as follows: Captive Christians, Casual Christians, Jews, Mormons, Pantheists, Muslims, and Skeptics. Download the Podcast In this groundbreaking new book, acclaimed researcher and author George Barna identifies, describes, and analyzes seven major “faith tribes” in America—documenting who they are, what they believe, how they vote, and what they are passionate about. Barna provides helpful insight into how these groups influence our economy, politics, and values—and what their potential is to change America. Through his in-depth study of all seven tribes, Barna has identified potential strategies that faith tribes—if they choose to—could employ to facilitate healing and restoration in American culture, and cultures across the world. The seven tribes are as follows: Captive Christians, Casual Christians, Jews, Mormons, Pantheists, Muslims, and Skeptics. Download the Podcast tag:odeo.com,2009-06-29,24745225 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 09:00:25 -0700 no Christianaudio Podcast » 1st Chapters 1st Chapters http://odeo.com/episodes/24745226-1st-Chapters-Podcast-Ep-143-%E2%80%9CFrom-Eternity-to-Here%E2%80%9D-Frank-Viola Deep within God’s Word lies a wondrous story like no other. A drama that originated before time began. An epic saga that resonates with the heartbeat of God. A story that reveals nothing less than the meaning of life. From Eternity to Here presents three remarkable stories spanning from Genesis to Revelation. Each story traces a divine theme that is woven throughout Scripture. Seen together, they offer an extraordinary glimpse into God’s highest passion. What you discover will forever change your view of life, the church, and our magnificent God. Download the Podcast Deep within God’s Word lies a wondrous story like no other. A drama that originated before time began. An epic saga that resonates with the heartbeat of God. A story that reveals nothing less than the meaning of life. From Eternity to Here presents three remarkable stories spanning from Genesis to Revelation. Each story traces a divine theme that is woven throughout Scripture. Seen together, they offer an extraordinary glimpse into God’s highest passion. What you discover will forever change your view of life, the church, and our magnificent God. Download the Podcast Deep within God’s Word lies a wondrous story like no other. A drama that originated before time began. An epic saga that resonates with the heartbeat of God. A story that reveals nothing less than the meaning of life. From Eternity to Here presents three remarkable stories spanning from Genesis to Revelation. Each story traces a divine theme that is woven throughout Scripture. Seen together, they offer an extraordinary glimpse into God’s highest passion. What you discover will forever change your view of life, the church, and our magnificent God. Download the Podcast tag:odeo.com,2009-06-22,24745226 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:00:39 -0700 no Christianaudio Podcast » 1st Chapters 1st Chapters http://odeo.com/episodes/24710820-1st-Chapters-Podcast-Ep-142-%E2%80%9CBelieve-That-You-Can%E2%80%9D-Jentezen-Franklin Living your dreams isn’t easy. It takes persistence and tenacity, along with belief in yourself, God and the message He has given you. In this book, New York Times best-selling author Jentezen Franklin brings readers a powerful message of hope using examples from biblical characters who knew the power of grabbing hold of the dreams and visions God gave them and not letting go until they came to pass. Download the Podcast Living your dreams isn’t easy. It takes persistence and tenacity, along with belief in yourself, God and the message He has given you. In this book, New York Times best-selling author Jentezen Franklin brings readers a powerful message of hope using examples from biblical characters who knew the power of grabbing hold of the dreams and visions God gave them and not letting go until they came to pass. Download the Podcast Living your dreams isn’t easy. It takes persistence and tenacity, along with belief in yourself, God and the message He has given you. In this book, New York Times best-selling author Jentezen Franklin brings readers a powerful message of hope using examples from biblical characters who knew the power of grabbing hold of the dreams and visions God gave them and not letting go until they came to pass. Download the Podcast tag:odeo.com,2009-06-15,24710820 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 09:00:34 -0700 no Christianaudio Podcast » 1st Chapters 1st Chapters http://odeo.com/episodes/24637883-1st-Chapters-Podcast-Ep-141-%E2%80%9Cunfashionable%E2%80%9D-Tullian-Tchividjian Tullian Tchividjian remembers the Sunday morning he woke up hung over, still dressed in the clothes he’d worn until passing out during a night of partying. After five-years of hard living, Tullian had come to the end of himself. He got up and went down the street to church. What he found there shocked him–a community of Christians who joyfully and radically lived out the Gospel in ways he’d never seen before. The encounter showed him a new way of living in the world–and he came to personal faith in Christ. Tullian’s experience convinced him that young Christians today don’t want a faith community that tries to come off as appealing and trendy. Christ followers are called to embrace a standard that’s “out of this world.” Why? Because the only way to make a difference in the world is by being different. To help his listeners re-imagine a radically “unfashionable” lifestyle, Tullian examines what Gospel-infused priorities would look like in relationships, community, w... Tullian Tchividjian remembers the Sunday morning he woke up hung over, still dressed in the clothes he’d worn until passing out during a night of partying. After five-years of hard living, Tullian had come to the end of himself. He got up and went down the street to church. What he found there shocked him–a community of Christians who joyfully and radically lived out the Gospel in ways he’d never seen before. The encounter showed him a new way of living in the world–and he came to personal faith in Christ. Tullian’s experience convinced him that young Christians today don’t want a faith community that tries to come off as appealing and trendy. Christ followers are called to embrace a standard that’s “out of this world.” Why? Because the only way to make a difference in the world is by being different. To help his listeners re-imagine a radically “unfashionable” lifestyle, Tullian examines what Gospel-infused priorities would look like in relationships, community, work, finances and culture. Listeners will come away with a clear picture of what it means to live subversively–and redemptively–for God. Download the Podcast Tullian Tchividjian remembers the Sunday morning he woke up hung over, still dressed in the clothes he’d worn until passing out during a night of partying. After five-years of hard living, Tullian had come to the end of himself. He got up and went down the street to church. What he found there shocked him–a community of Christians who joyfully and radically lived out the Gospel in ways he’d never seen before. The encounter showed him a new way of living in the world–and he came to personal faith in Christ. Tullian’s experience convinced him that young Christians today don’t want a faith community that tries to come off as appealing and trendy. Christ followers are called to embrace a standard that’s “out of this world.” Why? Because the only way to make a difference in the world is by being different. To help his listeners re-imagine a radically “unfashionable” lifestyle, Tullian examines what Gospel-infused priorities would look like in relationships, community, work, finances and culture. Listeners will come away with a clear picture of what it means to live subversively–and redemptively–for God. Download the Podcast tag:odeo.com,2009-06-01,24637883 Mon, 01 Jun 2009 09:00:29 -0700 no Christianaudio Podcast » 1st Chapters 1st Chapters http://odeo.com/episodes/24556505-1st-Chapters-Podcast-Ep-140-%E2%80%9CLonging-for-God%E2%80%9D-Richard-J-Foster-Gayle-D-Beebe In this revised edition of his classic, R. C. Sproul helps us dig out the meaning of Scripture for ourselves. He lays the groundwork by discussing why we should study the Bible and how our own personal study relates to interpretation. Download the Podcast In this revised edition of his classic, R. C. Sproul helps us dig out the meaning of Scripture for ourselves. He lays the groundwork by discussing why we should study the Bible and how our own personal study relates to interpretation. Download the Podcast In this revised edition of his classic, R. C. Sproul helps us dig out the meaning of Scripture for ourselves. He lays the groundwork by discussing why we should study the Bible and how our own personal study relates to interpretation. Download the Podcast tag:odeo.com,2009-05-11,24556505 Mon, 11 May 2009 09:00:52 -0700 no Christianaudio Podcast » 1st Chapters 1st Chapters http://odeo.com/episodes/24510123-1st-Chapters-Podcast-Ep-138-%E2%80%9CFinally-Alive%E2%80%9D-John-Piper Why is the church so ineffectual and characterized by the mosaic generation as unchristian? The term born again has been devalued both in society and in the church. Recent social studies surveys have shown that those who regard themselves as born again Christians have the same tendency to divorce as people who aren’t Christians at all! In these surveys, being born again is defined by what people say they believe. The New Testament defines Christians very differently. Piper defines new birth biblically and helps us to embrace the reality of it. I hope that showing that the new birth is not in our control helps make pastors and other Christians desperate for the supernatural in their ministries. Download the Podcast Why is the church so ineffectual and characterized by the mosaic generation as unchristian? The term born again has been devalued both in society and in the church. Recent social studies surveys have shown that those who regard themselves as born again Christians have the same tendency to divorce as people who aren’t Christians at all! In these surveys, being born again is defined by what people say they believe. The New Testament defines Christians very differently. Piper defines new birth biblically and helps us to embrace the reality of it. I hope that showing that the new birth is not in our control helps make pastors and other Christians desperate for the supernatural in their ministries. Download the Podcast Why is the church so ineffectual and characterized by the mosaic generation as unchristian? The term born again has been devalued both in society and in the church. Recent social studies surveys have shown that those who regard themselves as born again Christians have the same tendency to divorce as people who aren’t Christians at all! In these surveys, being born again is defined by what people say they believe. The New Testament defines Christians very differently. Piper defines new birth biblically and helps us to embrace the reality of it. I hope that showing that the new birth is not in our control helps make pastors and other Christians desperate for the supernatural in their ministries. Download the Podcast tag:odeo.com,2009-04-27,24510123 Mon, 27 Apr 2009 09:00:00 -0700 no Christianaudio Podcast » 1st Chapters 1st Chapters http://odeo.com/episodes/24474321-1st-Chapters-Podcast-Ep-137-%E2%80%9CA-Simple-Christianity%E2%80%9D-John-MacArthur John MacArthur has an answer for those finding the Christian life too complicated, their zeal diminished, and their relationship with Jesus growing cold and predictable. Award-winning author and respected pastor-teacher John MacArthur reminds us in A Simple Christianity that what’s been lost can be found, and tells us how! The practical tool can help readers restore the fire and conviction of their first love for Christ by helping them to better understand His character, His glory, and His love for them. MacArthur counsels all who want more love for Christ to pursue Him by making Christ their focus each day- in every activity, in every contact, and in every thought. It’s when you make Him your priority and love Christ with all your heart, soul and strength God is glorified. Download the Podcast John MacArthur has an answer for those finding the Christian life too complicated, their zeal diminished, and their relationship with Jesus growing cold and predictable. Award-winning author and respected pastor-teacher John MacArthur reminds us in A Simple Christianity that what’s been lost can be found, and tells us how! The practical tool can help readers restore the fire and conviction of their first love for Christ by helping them to better understand His character, His glory, and His love for them. MacArthur counsels all who want more love for Christ to pursue Him by making Christ their focus each day- in every activity, in every contact, and in every thought. It’s when you make Him your priority and love Christ with all your heart, soul and strength God is glorified. Download the Podcast John MacArthur has an answer for those finding the Christian life too complicated, their zeal diminished, and their relationship with Jesus growing cold and predictable. Award-winning author and respected pastor-teacher John MacArthur reminds us in A Simple Christianity that what’s been lost can be found, and tells us how! The practical tool can help readers restore the fire and conviction of their first love for Christ by helping them to better understand His character, His glory, and His love for them. MacArthur counsels all who want more love for Christ to pursue Him by making Christ their focus each day- in every activity, in every contact, and in every thought. It’s when you make Him your priority and love Christ with all your heart, soul and strength God is glorified. Download the Podcast tag:odeo.com,2009-04-20,24474321 Mon, 20 Apr 2009 08:00:35 -0700 no Christianaudio Podcast » 1st Chapters 1st Chapters http://odeo.com/episodes/24453138-1st-Chapters-Podcast-Ep-136-%E2%80%9CPaul-A-Man-of-Grit-and-Grace%E2%80%9D-Charles-R-Swindoll Paul’s life was never dull. First appearing in the New Testament as a violent enemy of Christ, Paul later went on to not only put his faith in the risen Lord but to pen thirteen letters of the New Testament–in the midst of being beaten, shipwrecked, snakebitten, imprisoned, and chased out of town. Let Charles Swindoll be your guide as you travel down the road to Damascus with Paul and discover the passion for Jesus that drove this hero of the faith. Download the Podcast Paul’s life was never dull. First appearing in the New Testament as a violent enemy of Christ, Paul later went on to not only put his faith in the risen Lord but to pen thirteen letters of the New Testament–in the midst of being beaten, shipwrecked, snakebitten, imprisoned, and chased out of town. Let Charles Swindoll be your guide as you travel down the road to Damascus with Paul and discover the passion for Jesus that drove this hero of the faith. Download the Podcast Paul’s life was never dull. First appearing in the New Testament as a violent enemy of Christ, Paul later went on to not only put his faith in the risen Lord but to pen thirteen letters of the New Testament–in the midst of being beaten, shipwrecked, snakebitten, imprisoned, and chased out of town. Let Charles Swindoll be your guide as you travel down the road to Damascus with Paul and discover the passion for Jesus that drove this hero of the faith. Download the Podcast tag:odeo.com,2009-04-13,24453138 Mon, 13 Apr 2009 08:00:42 -0700 no Christianaudio Podcast » 1st Chapters 1st Chapters http://odeo.com/episodes/24384455-1st-Chapters-Podcast-Ep-135-%E2%80%9CA-Short-Life-of-Jonathan-Edwards%E2%80%9D-George-M-Marsden Description: Jonathan Edwards is one of the most extraordinary figures in American history. Arguably the most brilliant theologian ever born on American soil, Edwards (1703–1758) was also a pastor, a renowned preacher, a missionary to the Native Americans, a biographer, a college president, a philosopher, a loving husband, and the father of eleven children. George M. Marsden — widely acclaimed for his magisterial large study of Edwards — has now written a new, shorter biography of this many-sided, remarkable man. A Short Life of Jonathan Edwards is not an abridgment of Marsden’s earlier award-winning study but is instead a completely new narrative based on his extensive research. The result is a concise, fresh retelling of the Edwards story, rich in scholarship yet compelling and readable for a much wider audience, including students . Download the Podcast Description: Jonathan Edwards is one of the most extraordinary figures in American history. Arguably the most brilliant theologian ever born on American soil, Edwards (1703–1758) was also a pastor, a renowned preacher, a missionary to the Native Americans, a biographer, a college president, a philosopher, a loving husband, and the father of eleven children. George M. Marsden — widely acclaimed for his magisterial large study of Edwards — has now written a new, shorter biography of this many-sided, remarkable man. A Short Life of Jonathan Edwards is not an abridgment of Marsden’s earlier award-winning study but is instead a completely new narrative based on his extensive research. The result is a concise, fresh retelling of the Edwards story, rich in scholarship yet compelling and readable for a much wider audience, including students . Download the Podcast Description: Jonathan Edwards is one of the most extraordinary figures in American history. Arguably the most brilliant theologian ever born on American soil, Edwards (1703–1758) was also a pastor, a renowned preacher, a missionary to the Native Americans, a biographer, a college president, a philosopher, a loving husband, and the father of eleven children. George M. Marsden — widely acclaimed for his magisterial large study of Edwards — has now written a new, shorter biography of this many-sided, remarkable man. A Short Life of Jonathan Edwards is not an abridgment of Marsden’s earlier award-winning study but is instead a completely new narrative based on his extensive research. The result is a concise, fresh retelling of the Edwards story, rich in scholarship yet compelling and readable for a much wider audience, including students . Download the Podcast tag:odeo.com,2009-03-30,24384455 Mon, 30 Mar 2009 08:00:57 -0700 no Christianaudio Podcast » 1st Chapters 1st Chapters http://odeo.com/episodes/24346514-1st-Chapters-Podcast-Ep-134-%E2%80%9CFifty-Reasons-Why-Jesus-Came-to-Die%E2%80%9D-John-Piper The most important questions anyone can ask are: Why was Jesus Christ crucified? Why did he suffer so much? What has this to do with me? Finally, who sent him to his sdeath? The answer to the last question is that God did. Jesus was God’s Son. The suffering was unsurpassed, but the whole message of the Bible leads to this answer. The central issue of Jesus’ death is not the cause, but the meaning—God’s meaning. That is what this book is about. John Piper has gathered from the New Testament fifty reasons. Not fifty causes, but fifty purposes—in answer to the most important question that each of us must face: What did God achieve for sinners like us in sending his Son to die? Download the Podcast The most important questions anyone can ask are: Why was Jesus Christ crucified? Why did he suffer so much? What has this to do with me? Finally, who sent him to his sdeath? The answer to the last question is that God did. Jesus was God’s Son. The suffering was unsurpassed, but the whole message of the Bible leads to this answer. The central issue of Jesus’ death is not the cause, but the meaning—God’s meaning. That is what this book is about. John Piper has gathered from the New Testament fifty reasons. Not fifty causes, but fifty purposes—in answer to the most important question that each of us must face: What did God achieve for sinners like us in sending his Son to die? Download the Podcast The most important questions anyone can ask are: Why was Jesus Christ crucified? Why did he suffer so much? What has this to do with me? Finally, who sent him to his sdeath? The answer to the last question is that God did. Jesus was God’s Son. The suffering was unsurpassed, but the whole message of the Bible leads to this answer. The central issue of Jesus’ death is not the cause, but the meaning—God’s meaning. That is what this book is about. John Piper has gathered from the New Testament fifty reasons. Not fifty causes, but fifty purposes—in answer to the most important question that each of us must face: What did God achieve for sinners like us in sending his Son to die? Download the Podcast tag:odeo.com,2009-03-23,24346514 Mon, 23 Mar 2009 08:00:15 -0700 no Christianaudio Podcast » 1st Chapters 1st Chapters http://odeo.com/episodes/24312470-1st-Chapters-Podcast-Ep-133-%E2%80%9CA-Promise-for-Spring%E2%80%9D-Kim-Vogel-Sawyer England-born Emmaline Bradford pledged her life to Geoffrey Garrett and then bid him farewell when he sailed to America. Although Geoffrey anticipated only a short separation, several years passed before he was able to send for Emmaline. By then the fiery flame of her youthful love had all but died. Shocked by the conditions on Geoffrey’s Kansas sheep ranch, Emmaline wishes to return to England immediately. Geoffrey offers a compromise: If Emmaline promises to stay until spring, he’ll pay her return fare if she decides to go back to her home country. When spring arrives, will Emmaline return to England, or will she marry Geoffrey and carve out a life with him in Kansas? Download the Podcast England-born Emmaline Bradford pledged her life to Geoffrey Garrett and then bid him farewell when he sailed to America. Although Geoffrey anticipated only a short separation, several years passed before he was able to send for Emmaline. By then the fiery flame of her youthful love had all but died. Shocked by the conditions on Geoffrey’s Kansas sheep ranch, Emmaline wishes to return to England immediately. Geoffrey offers a compromise: If Emmaline promises to stay until spring, he’ll pay her return fare if she decides to go back to her home country. When spring arrives, will Emmaline return to England, or will she marry Geoffrey and carve out a life with him in Kansas? Download the Podcast England-born Emmaline Bradford pledged her life to Geoffrey Garrett and then bid him farewell when he sailed to America. Although Geoffrey anticipated only a short separation, several years passed before he was able to send for Emmaline. By then the fiery flame of her youthful love had all but died. Shocked by the conditions on Geoffrey’s Kansas sheep ranch, Emmaline wishes to return to England immediately. Geoffrey offers a compromise: If Emmaline promises to stay until spring, he’ll pay her return fare if she decides to go back to her home country. When spring arrives, will Emmaline return to England, or will she marry Geoffrey and carve out a life with him in Kansas? Download the Podcast tag:odeo.com,2009-03-16,24312470 Mon, 16 Mar 2009 08:00:04 -0700 no Christianaudio Podcast » 1st Chapters 1st Chapters http://odeo.com/episodes/24277505-1st-Chapters-Podcast-Ep-132-%E2%80%9CBecoming-the-Answers-to-Our-Prayers%E2%80%9D-Shane-Claiborne-and-Jonathan-Wilson-Hartgrove Activists Shane Claiborne and Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove show how prayer and action must go together. Their exposition of key Bible passages provides concrete examples of how a life of prayer fuels social engagement and the work of justice. Phrases like “give us this day our daily bread” and “forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors” take on new meaning when applied to feeding the hungry or advocating for international debt relief. If you hope to see God change society, you must be an ordinary radical who prays—and then is ready to become the answer to your own prayers. Download the Podcast Activists Shane Claiborne and Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove show how prayer and action must go together. Their exposition of key Bible passages provides concrete examples of how a life of prayer fuels social engagement and the work of justice. Phrases like “give us this day our daily bread” and “forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors” take on new meaning when applied to feeding the hungry or advocating for international debt relief. If you hope to see God change society, you must be an ordinary radical who prays—and then is ready to become the answer to your own prayers. Download the Podcast Activists Shane Claiborne and Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove show how prayer and action must go together. Their exposition of key Bible passages provides concrete examples of how a life of prayer fuels social engagement and the work of justice. Phrases like “give us this day our daily bread” and “forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors” take on new meaning when applied to feeding the hungry or advocating for international debt relief. If you hope to see God change society, you must be an ordinary radical who prays—and then is ready to become the answer to your own prayers. Download the Podcast tag:odeo.com,2009-03-09,24277505 Mon, 09 Mar 2009 08:00:27 -0700 no Christianaudio Podcast » 1st Chapters 1st Chapters http://odeo.com/episodes/24242732-1st-Chapters-Podcast-Ep-131-%E2%80%9CWholly-Jesus%E2%80%9D-Mark-Foreman Western culture has largely reduced Jesus to being an other-worldly savior of the soul pointing the way to heaven. But the messiah was far more. Ancient followers knew Jesus as one who came to redeem humanity physically mentally, spiritually and culturally. Wholly Jesus has a surprising voice in this holistic, pluralistic, ecological, peace-seeking world. And his message of transformed people transforming their world is radically unique and wonderfully freeing. In this book, discover how a fresh understanding of the holistic Redeemer provides a road map to the wholeness that so many people seek one that brings your mind, body and spirit into harmony with the full message of His love. Download the Podcast Western culture has largely reduced Jesus to being an other-worldly savior of the soul pointing the way to heaven. But the messiah was far more. Ancient followers knew Jesus as one who came to redeem humanity physically mentally, spiritually and culturally. Wholly Jesus has a surprising voice in this holistic, pluralistic, ecological, peace-seeking world. And his message of transformed people transforming their world is radically unique and wonderfully freeing. In this book, discover how a fresh understanding of the holistic Redeemer provides a road map to the wholeness that so many people seek one that brings your mind, body and spirit into harmony with the full message of His love. Download the Podcast Western culture has largely reduced Jesus to being an other-worldly savior of the soul pointing the way to heaven. But the messiah was far more. Ancient followers knew Jesus as one who came to redeem humanity physically mentally, spiritually and culturally. Wholly Jesus has a surprising voice in this holistic, pluralistic, ecological, peace-seeking world. And his message of transformed people transforming their world is radically unique and wonderfully freeing. In this book, discover how a fresh understanding of the holistic Redeemer provides a road map to the wholeness that so many people seek one that brings your mind, body and spirit into harmony with the full message of His love. Download the Podcast tag:odeo.com,2009-03-02,24242732 Mon, 02 Mar 2009 08:00:42 -0800 no Christianaudio Podcast » 1st Chapters 1st Chapters http://odeo.com/episodes/24163192-1st-Chapters-Podcast-Ep-130-%E2%80%9CThe-Cost-of-Discipleship%E2%80%9D-Dietrich-Bonhoeffer This book is quite simply, one of the most profound and important books of the 20th century. Dietrich Bonhoeffer lived a testimony of his thoughtful and engaging writers. Focuses on the most treasured part of Christ’s teaching - the Sermon on the Mount with its call to discipleship, and on the grace of God and the sacrifice which that demands. Viewed against the background of Nazi Germany, Bonhoeffer’s book is striking enough. At the same time, it shares with many great Christian classics a quality of timelessness, so that it has spoken, and continues to speak powerfully, to the varied concerns of the contemporary world. Download the Podcast This book is quite simply, one of the most profound and important books of the 20th century. Dietrich Bonhoeffer lived a testimony of his thoughtful and engaging writers. Focuses on the most treasured part of Christ’s teaching - the Sermon on the Mount with its call to discipleship, and on the grace of God and the sacrifice which that demands. Viewed against the background of Nazi Germany, Bonhoeffer’s book is striking enough. At the same time, it shares with many great Christian classics a quality of timelessness, so that it has spoken, and continues to speak powerfully, to the varied concerns of the contemporary world. Download the Podcast This book is quite simply, one of the most profound and important books of the 20th century. Dietrich Bonhoeffer lived a testimony of his thoughtful and engaging writers. Focuses on the most treasured part of Christ’s teaching - the Sermon on the Mount with its call to discipleship, and on the grace of God and the sacrifice which that demands. Viewed against the background of Nazi Germany, Bonhoeffer’s book is striking enough. At the same time, it shares with many great Christian classics a quality of timelessness, so that it has spoken, and continues to speak powerfully, to the varied concerns of the contemporary world. Download the Podcast tag:odeo.com,2009-02-23,24163192 Mon, 23 Feb 2009 08:00:13 -0800 no Christianaudio Podcast » 1st Chapters 1st Chapters http://odeo.com/episodes/24113270-1st-Chapters-Podcast-Ep-129-%E2%80%9CFrom-Anger-to-Intimacy%E2%80%9D-Dr-Gary-Smalley-Ted-Cunningham Smalley and Cunningham explore this often maligned and God-given emotion known as anger, and explain five specific tactics to deal with anger and rage and replace those feelings with forgiveness. Did you know that spiritual, emotional, physical and relational exhaustion lead to, ANGER? And unresolved anger leads to sin. All couples deal with anger and how they respond (stuff it, spew it or study it), can make all the difference in their relationship and in their lives. Gary Smalley and Ted Cunningham explore this often maligned and God-given emotion that unless dealt with can strip us of everything we love. Now couples can learn the skills to: resolve conflict, hurt and pain in a healthy way, master their internal buttons so as to overcome feelings of anger, frustration and rage, use five specific tactics to deal with anger and rage when they rear their ugly heads, walk in the freedom God intends by learning the three essentials of forgiveness and five keys to nurturing a forgiving ... Smalley and Cunningham explore this often maligned and God-given emotion known as anger, and explain five specific tactics to deal with anger and rage and replace those feelings with forgiveness. Did you know that spiritual, emotional, physical and relational exhaustion lead to, ANGER? And unresolved anger leads to sin. All couples deal with anger and how they respond (stuff it, spew it or study it), can make all the difference in their relationship and in their lives. Gary Smalley and Ted Cunningham explore this often maligned and God-given emotion that unless dealt with can strip us of everything we love. Now couples can learn the skills to: resolve conflict, hurt and pain in a healthy way, master their internal buttons so as to overcome feelings of anger, frustration and rage, use five specific tactics to deal with anger and rage when they rear their ugly heads, walk in the freedom God intends by learning the three essentials of forgiveness and five keys to nurturing a forgiving spirit, craft the perfect apology, remove the roadblocks to forgiveness once and for all, break sexual addiction and heal after an affair, and find answers to big questions about anger and forgiveness in their marriage. Download the Podcast Smalley and Cunningham explore this often maligned and God-given emotion known as anger, and explain five specific tactics to deal with anger and rage and replace those feelings with forgiveness. Did you know that spiritual, emotional, physical and relational exhaustion lead to, ANGER? And unresolved anger leads to sin. All couples deal with anger and how they respond (stuff it, spew it or study it), can make all the difference in their relationship and in their lives. Gary Smalley and Ted Cunningham explore this often maligned and God-given emotion that unless dealt with can strip us of everything we love. Now couples can learn the skills to: resolve conflict, hurt and pain in a healthy way, master their internal buttons so as to overcome feelings of anger, frustration and rage, use five specific tactics to deal with anger and rage when they rear their ugly heads, walk in the freedom God intends by learning the three essentials of forgiveness and five keys to nurturing a forgiving spirit, craft the perfect apology, remove the roadblocks to forgiveness once and for all, break sexual addiction and heal after an affair, and find answers to big questions about anger and forgiveness in their marriage. Download the Podcast tag:odeo.com,2009-02-16,24113270 Mon, 16 Feb 2009 08:00:30 -0800 no Christianaudio Podcast » 1st Chapters 1st Chapters http://odeo.com/episodes/24049601-1st-Chapters-Podcast-Ep-128-%E2%80%9CThe-Apothecary%E2%80%99s-Daughter%E2%80%9D-Julie-Klassen Lillian Haswell, brilliant daughter of the local apothecary, yearns for more adventure and experience than life in her father’s shop and their small village provides. She also longs to know the truth behind her mother’s disappearance, which villagers whisper about but her father refuses to discuss. Opportunity comes when a distant aunt offers to educate her as a lady in London. Exposed to fashionable society and romance–as well as clues about her mother–Lilly is torn when she is summoned back to her ailing father’s bedside. Women are forbidden to work as apothecaries, so to save the family legacy, Lilly will have to make it appear as if her father is still making all the diagnoses and decisions. But the suspicious eyes of a scholarly physician and a competing apothecary are upon her. As they vie for village prominence, three men also vie for Lilly’s heart. Download the Podcast Lillian Haswell, brilliant daughter of the local apothecary, yearns for more adventure and experience than life in her father’s shop and their small village provides. She also longs to know the truth behind her mother’s disappearance, which villagers whisper about but her father refuses to discuss. Opportunity comes when a distant aunt offers to educate her as a lady in London. Exposed to fashionable society and romance–as well as clues about her mother–Lilly is torn when she is summoned back to her ailing father’s bedside. Women are forbidden to work as apothecaries, so to save the family legacy, Lilly will have to make it appear as if her father is still making all the diagnoses and decisions. But the suspicious eyes of a scholarly physician and a competing apothecary are upon her. As they vie for village prominence, three men also vie for Lilly’s heart. Download the Podcast Lillian Haswell, brilliant daughter of the local apothecary, yearns for more adventure and experience than life in her father’s shop and their small village provides. She also longs to know the truth behind her mother’s disappearance, which villagers whisper about but her father refuses to discuss. Opportunity comes when a distant aunt offers to educate her as a lady in London. Exposed to fashionable society and romance–as well as clues about her mother–Lilly is torn when she is summoned back to her ailing father’s bedside. Women are forbidden to work as apothecaries, so to save the family legacy, Lilly will have to make it appear as if her father is still making all the diagnoses and decisions. But the suspicious eyes of a scholarly physician and a competing apothecary are upon her. As they vie for village prominence, three men also vie for Lilly’s heart. Download the Podcast tag:odeo.com,2009-02-09,24049601 Mon, 09 Feb 2009 08:00:49 -0800 no Christianaudio Podcast » 1st Chapters 1st Chapters http://odeo.com/episodes/24015120-1st-Chapters-Podcast-Ep-127-%E2%80%9CReturn-to-Rome%E2%80%9D-Francis-Beckwith A high profile former Evangelical Theological Society president tells the provocative story of his return to the Catholic church and explains how he still considers himself evangelical. What does it mean to be evangelical? What does it mean to be Catholic? Can one consider oneself both simultaneously? Francis Beckwith has wrestled with these questions personally and professionally. He was baptized a Catholic, but his faith journey led him to Protestant evangelicalism. He became a philosophy professor at Baylor University and president of the Evangelical Theological Society (ETS). And then, in 2007, after much prayer, counsel, and consideration, Beckwith decided to return to the Catholic church and step down as ETS president. This provocative book details Beckwith’s journey, focusing on his internal dialogue between the Protestant theology he embraced for most of his adult life and Catholicism. Download the Podcast A high profile former Evangelical Theological Society president tells the provocative story of his return to the Catholic church and explains how he still considers himself evangelical. What does it mean to be evangelical? What does it mean to be Catholic? Can one consider oneself both simultaneously? Francis Beckwith has wrestled with these questions personally and professionally. He was baptized a Catholic, but his faith journey led him to Protestant evangelicalism. He became a philosophy professor at Baylor University and president of the Evangelical Theological Society (ETS). And then, in 2007, after much prayer, counsel, and consideration, Beckwith decided to return to the Catholic church and step down as ETS president. This provocative book details Beckwith’s journey, focusing on his internal dialogue between the Protestant theology he embraced for most of his adult life and Catholicism. Download the Podcast A high profile former Evangelical Theological Society president tells the provocative story of his return to the Catholic church and explains how he still considers himself evangelical. What does it mean to be evangelical? What does it mean to be Catholic? Can one consider oneself both simultaneously? Francis Beckwith has wrestled with these questions personally and professionally. He was baptized a Catholic, but his faith journey led him to Protestant evangelicalism. He became a philosophy professor at Baylor University and president of the Evangelical Theological Society (ETS). And then, in 2007, after much prayer, counsel, and consideration, Beckwith decided to return to the Catholic church and step down as ETS president. This provocative book details Beckwith’s journey, focusing on his internal dialogue between the Protestant theology he embraced for most of his adult life and Catholicism. Download the Podcast tag:odeo.com,2009-02-02,24015120 Mon, 02 Feb 2009 08:00:21 -0800 no Christianaudio Podcast » 1st Chapters 1st Chapters http://odeo.com/episodes/23947603-1st-Chapters-Podcast-Ep-126-%E2%80%9CThe-Late-Great-United-States%E2%80%9D-Mark-Hitchcock Based on extensive research of the Bible and other sources, “The Late Great United States” provides compelling and often surprising answers to questions such as, Does the Bible say anything about America in the last days? and Might the anti-Christ come from America? Download the Podcast Based on extensive research of the Bible and other sources, “The Late Great United States” provides compelling and often surprising answers to questions such as, Does the Bible say anything about America in the last days? and Might the anti-Christ come from America? Download the Podcast Based on extensive research of the Bible and other sources, “The Late Great United States” provides compelling and often surprising answers to questions such as, Does the Bible say anything about America in the last days? and Might the anti-Christ come from America? Download the Podcast tag:odeo.com,2009-01-26,23947603 Mon, 26 Jan 2009 08:00:01 -0800 no Christianaudio Podcast » 1st Chapters 1st Chapters http://odeo.com/episodes/23902181-1st-Chapters-Podcast-Ep-125-%E2%80%9CMoses-A-Man-of-Selfless-Dedication%E2%80%9D-Charles-Swindoll Charles Swindoll presents the Bible’s real Moses-the Moses who tried to decline his assignment from God; the Moses who dazzled Pharaoh; the Moses who received the Ten Commandments; the Moses who was disobedient and weak; the Moses who was the greatest leader of God’s people in all of history. Through his faith and selfless dedication, Moses continually chose to follow God’s will through difficult and seemingly impossible situations. This is the fourth volume of Swindoll’s “Great Lives” series. Download the Podcast Charles Swindoll presents the Bible’s real Moses-the Moses who tried to decline his assignment from God; the Moses who dazzled Pharaoh; the Moses who received the Ten Commandments; the Moses who was disobedient and weak; the Moses who was the greatest leader of God’s people in all of history. Through his faith and selfless dedication, Moses continually chose to follow God’s will through difficult and seemingly impossible situations. This is the fourth volume of Swindoll’s “Great Lives” series. Download the Podcast Charles Swindoll presents the Bible’s real Moses-the Moses who tried to decline his assignment from God; the Moses who dazzled Pharaoh; the Moses who received the Ten Commandments; the Moses who was disobedient and weak; the Moses who was the greatest leader of God’s people in all of history. Through his faith and selfless dedication, Moses continually chose to follow God’s will through difficult and seemingly impossible situations. This is the fourth volume of Swindoll’s “Great Lives” series. Download the Podcast tag:odeo.com,2009-01-19,23902181 Mon, 19 Jan 2009 08:00:51 -0800 no Christianaudio Podcast » 1st Chapters 1st Chapters http://odeo.com/episodes/23888602-1st-Chapters-Podcast-Ep-124-%E2%80%9CDavid-A-Man-of-Passion-and-Destiny%E2%80%9D-Charles-Swindoll David, unlike any Bible character before him, had the charisma to inspire a great nation. Yet in other ways he was a most ordinary man-often gripped by destructive passion, rocked by personal tragedy, and motivated by political gain. Yet, he is the one character the Bible describes as a “man after God’s own heart.” In this first volume of the “Great Lives” series Charles Swindoll shows how David proved his love for God many times over in an extraordinary life that left an enduring legacy of faith. Download the Podcast David, unlike any Bible character before him, had the charisma to inspire a great nation. Yet in other ways he was a most ordinary man-often gripped by destructive passion, rocked by personal tragedy, and motivated by political gain. Yet, he is the one character the Bible describes as a “man after God’s own heart.” In this first volume of the “Great Lives” series Charles Swindoll shows how David proved his love for God many times over in an extraordinary life that left an enduring legacy of faith. Download the Podcast David, unlike any Bible character before him, had the charisma to inspire a great nation. Yet in other ways he was a most ordinary man-often gripped by destructive passion, rocked by personal tragedy, and motivated by political gain. Yet, he is the one character the Bible describes as a “man after God’s own heart.” In this first volume of the “Great Lives” series Charles Swindoll shows how David proved his love for God many times over in an extraordinary life that left an enduring legacy of faith. Download the Podcast tag:odeo.com,2009-01-12,23888602 Mon, 12 Jan 2009 08:00:34 -0800 no Christianaudio Podcast » 1st Chapters 1st Chapters http://odeo.com/episodes/23835238-1st-Chapters-Podcast-Ep-123-%E2%80%9CThe-Shape-of-Mercy%E2%80%9D-Susan-Meissner Lauren, a college student, helps Abigail Boyles, an 80-year-old recluse, transcribe the diary of Abigail’s ancestral cousin, Mercy Hayworth–who was hanged for witchcraft. As secrets unfold, the extent to which the lives of these three women are connected comes to light, and both Lauren and Abigail find the very way they view the world irrevocably changed. Download the Podcast Lauren, a college student, helps Abigail Boyles, an 80-year-old recluse, transcribe the diary of Abigail’s ancestral cousin, Mercy Hayworth–who was hanged for witchcraft. As secrets unfold, the extent to which the lives of these three women are connected comes to light, and both Lauren and Abigail find the very way they view the world irrevocably changed. Download the Podcast Lauren, a college student, helps Abigail Boyles, an 80-year-old recluse, transcribe the diary of Abigail’s ancestral cousin, Mercy Hayworth–who was hanged for witchcraft. As secrets unfold, the extent to which the lives of these three women are connected comes to light, and both Lauren and Abigail find the very way they view the world irrevocably changed. Download the Podcast tag:odeo.com,2009-01-05,23835238 Mon, 05 Jan 2009 08:00:31 -0800 no Christianaudio Podcast » 1st Chapters 1st Chapters http://odeo.com/episodes/23823299-1st-Chapters-Podcast-Ep-122-%E2%80%9CHe-Is-Not-Silent%E2%80%9D-R-Albert-Mohler-Jr “Contemporary preaching suffers from a loss of confidence in the power of the Word…from an infatuation with technology…from an embarrassment before the biblical text…from an evacuation of biblical content…from a focus on felt needs…from an absence of gospel…” Preaching—the practice of publicly expositing the Bible—has fallen on hard times. How did this happen? After all, as John A. Broadus famously remarked, “Preaching is characteristic of Christianity.” In this powerful book, He Is Not Silent: Preaching in a Postmodern World, Mohler shows us how. In a style both commanding and encouraging, Mohler lays the groundwork for preaching, fans the flame on the glory of preaching, and calls out with an urgent need for preaching. Download the Podcast “Contemporary preaching suffers from a loss of confidence in the power of the Word…from an infatuation with technology…from an embarrassment before the biblical text…from an evacuation of biblical content…from a focus on felt needs…from an absence of gospel…” Preaching—the practice of publicly expositing the Bible—has fallen on hard times. How did this happen? After all, as John A. Broadus famously remarked, “Preaching is characteristic of Christianity.” In this powerful book, He Is Not Silent: Preaching in a Postmodern World, Mohler shows us how. In a style both commanding and encouraging, Mohler lays the groundwork for preaching, fans the flame on the glory of preaching, and calls out with an urgent need for preaching. Download the Podcast “Contemporary preaching suffers from a loss of confidence in the power of the Word…from an infatuation with technology…from an embarrassment before the biblical text…from an evacuation of biblical content…from a focus on felt needs…from an absence of gospel…” Preaching—the practice of publicly expositing the Bible—has fallen on hard times. How did this happen? After all, as John A. Broadus famously remarked, “Preaching is characteristic of Christianity.” In this powerful book, He Is Not Silent: Preaching in a Postmodern World, Mohler shows us how. In a style both commanding and encouraging, Mohler lays the groundwork for preaching, fans the flame on the glory of preaching, and calls out with an urgent need for preaching. Download the Podcast tag:odeo.com,2008-12-29,23823299 Mon, 29 Dec 2008 08:00:40 -0800 no Christianaudio Podcast » 1st Chapters 1st Chapters http://odeo.com/episodes/23791845-1st-Chapters-Podcast-Ep-121-%E2%80%9CCalvin-%E2%80%98Of-Prayer%E2%80%99-and-%E2%80%98The-Christian-Life%E2%80%99%E2%80%9D-John-Calvin “Let the first rule of right prayer then be, to have our heart and mind framed as becomes those who are entering into converse with God.” So begins John Calvin and his treatise on prayer. These seminal writings are from his Magnus Opus The Institutes of the Christian Religion. Prayer as Calvin describes it is not giddy, and he goes on to give Scriptural definitions of proper thought, engagement, and attitude. What do the roles of patience and self-denial play in the role of the Christian life and what does Christian piety look like? What should our views be of the present life and the future life? John Calvin is one of the giants of Christian history. These two chapters of The Institutes guide us ever so thoughtfully and gracefully into his theology and practice of Christian living. Wonderfully narrated by James Adams, these are sure to both challenge and encourage one to a fuller devotion to Christ. Download the Podcast “Let the first rule of right prayer then be, to have our heart and mind framed as becomes those who are entering into converse with God.” So begins John Calvin and his treatise on prayer. These seminal writings are from his Magnus Opus The Institutes of the Christian Religion. Prayer as Calvin describes it is not giddy, and he goes on to give Scriptural definitions of proper thought, engagement, and attitude. What do the roles of patience and self-denial play in the role of the Christian life and what does Christian piety look like? What should our views be of the present life and the future life? John Calvin is one of the giants of Christian history. These two chapters of The Institutes guide us ever so thoughtfully and gracefully into his theology and practice of Christian living. Wonderfully narrated by James Adams, these are sure to both challenge and encourage one to a fuller devotion to Christ. Download the Podcast “Let the first rule of right prayer then be, to have our heart and mind framed as becomes those who are entering into converse with God.” So begins John Calvin and his treatise on prayer. These seminal writings are from his Magnus Opus The Institutes of the Christian Religion. Prayer as Calvin describes it is not giddy, and he goes on to give Scriptural definitions of proper thought, engagement, and attitude. What do the roles of patience and self-denial play in the role of the Christian life and what does Christian piety look like? What should our views be of the present life and the future life? John Calvin is one of the giants of Christian history. These two chapters of The Institutes guide us ever so thoughtfully and gracefully into his theology and practice of Christian living. Wonderfully narrated by James Adams, these are sure to both challenge and encourage one to a fuller devotion to Christ. Download the Podcast tag:odeo.com,2008-12-22,23791845 Mon, 22 Dec 2008 08:00:04 -0800 no Christianaudio Podcast » 1st Chapters 1st Chapters http://odeo.com/episodes/23755524-1st-Chapters-Podcast-Ep-120-%E2%80%9CEsther-A-Woman-of-Strength-Dignity%E2%80%9D-Charles-R-Swindoll In Great Lives: Esther, Dr. Swindoll delves into the real-life story of Queen Esther showing how the qualities that empowered her godly life are available for every Christian. Everyone loves a transformation story. Rags to riches. Plain to beautiful. Weak to strong. Esther’s story is that, but it is much more. It is the account of God working mightily in one life and how godly attributes like courage, dignity, wisdom, and strength can thwart evil and replace terror with joy. Chuck Swindoll celebrates the story of Esther and reveals how every Christian can live a transformation story. Download the Podcast In Great Lives: Esther, Dr. Swindoll delves into the real-life story of Queen Esther showing how the qualities that empowered her godly life are available for every Christian. Everyone loves a transformation story. Rags to riches. Plain to beautiful. Weak to strong. Esther’s story is that, but it is much more. It is the account of God working mightily in one life and how godly attributes like courage, dignity, wisdom, and strength can thwart evil and replace terror with joy. Chuck Swindoll celebrates the story of Esther and reveals how every Christian can live a transformation story. Download the Podcast In Great Lives: Esther, Dr. Swindoll delves into the real-life story of Queen Esther showing how the qualities that empowered her godly life are available for every Christian. Everyone loves a transformation story. Rags to riches. Plain to beautiful. Weak to strong. Esther’s story is that, but it is much more. It is the account of God working mightily in one life and how godly attributes like courage, dignity, wisdom, and strength can thwart evil and replace terror with joy. Chuck Swindoll celebrates the story of Esther and reveals how every Christian can live a transformation story. Download the Podcast tag:odeo.com,2008-12-15,23755524 Mon, 15 Dec 2008 08:00:38 -0800 no Christianaudio Podcast » 1st Chapters 1st Chapters http://odeo.com/episodes/23721549-1st-Chapters-Podcast-Ep-119-%E2%80%9CJesus-The-Greatest-Life-of-All%E2%80%9D-Charles-R-Swindoll This next release in the Great Lives series unveils the life of Jesus and inspires readers with insight, teaching, and historical information. In Great Lives: Jesus, pastor and Bible teacher Charles R. Swindoll dives into the life of the Savior. The book’s message presents theologically rich content and a straightforward, honest, and chronological journey that appeals to readers’ hearts as well as their minds. Along the way, Dr. Swindoll’s trademark warmth and insight offer up life application for the reader drawn straight from the words and works of Jesus. As Dr. Swindoll writes, “The power of His resurrection is a quiet, transforming force that results in the steady growth of hope and life within the believer.” Encountering the great life of Jesus is all a believer needs to truly experience that power. Download the Podcast This next release in the Great Lives series unveils the life of Jesus and inspires readers with insight, teaching, and historical information. In Great Lives: Jesus, pastor and Bible teacher Charles R. Swindoll dives into the life of the Savior. The book’s message presents theologically rich content and a straightforward, honest, and chronological journey that appeals to readers’ hearts as well as their minds. Along the way, Dr. Swindoll’s trademark warmth and insight offer up life application for the reader drawn straight from the words and works of Jesus. As Dr. Swindoll writes, “The power of His resurrection is a quiet, transforming force that results in the steady growth of hope and life within the believer.” Encountering the great life of Jesus is all a believer needs to truly experience that power. Download the Podcast This next release in the Great Lives series unveils the life of Jesus and inspires readers with insight, teaching, and historical information. In Great Lives: Jesus, pastor and Bible teacher Charles R. Swindoll dives into the life of the Savior. The book’s message presents theologically rich content and a straightforward, honest, and chronological journey that appeals to readers’ hearts as well as their minds. Along the way, Dr. Swindoll’s trademark warmth and insight offer up life application for the reader drawn straight from the words and works of Jesus. As Dr. Swindoll writes, “The power of His resurrection is a quiet, transforming force that results in the steady growth of hope and life within the believer.” Encountering the great life of Jesus is all a believer needs to truly experience that power. Download the Podcast tag:odeo.com,2008-12-08,23721549 Mon, 08 Dec 2008 08:00:58 -0800 no Christianaudio Podcast » 1st Chapters 1st Chapters http://odeo.com/episodes/23689518-1st-Chapters-Podcast-Ep-118-%E2%80%9CGod%E2%80%99s-Smuggler%E2%80%9D-Brother-Andrew-John-Elizabeth-Sherrill As a boy he dreamed of being a spy undercover behind enemy lines. As a man he found himself undercover for God. Brother Andrew was his name and for decades his life story, recounted in God’s Smuggler, has awed and inspired millions. The bestseller tells of the young Dutch factory worker’s incredible efforts to transport Bibles across closed borders–and the miraculous ways in which God provided for him every step of the way. Brother Andrew’s story remains as inspiring today as it was thirty-five years ago, and with these new releases it will motivate a whole new generation to risk everything to follow God’s call. Download the Podcast As a boy he dreamed of being a spy undercover behind enemy lines. As a man he found himself undercover for God. Brother Andrew was his name and for decades his life story, recounted in God’s Smuggler, has awed and inspired millions. The bestseller tells of the young Dutch factory worker’s incredible efforts to transport Bibles across closed borders–and the miraculous ways in which God provided for him every step of the way. Brother Andrew’s story remains as inspiring today as it was thirty-five years ago, and with these new releases it will motivate a whole new generation to risk everything to follow God’s call. Download the Podcast As a boy he dreamed of being a spy undercover behind enemy lines. As a man he found himself undercover for God. Brother Andrew was his name and for decades his life story, recounted in God’s Smuggler, has awed and inspired millions. The bestseller tells of the young Dutch factory worker’s incredible efforts to transport Bibles across closed borders–and the miraculous ways in which God provided for him every step of the way. Brother Andrew’s story remains as inspiring today as it was thirty-five years ago, and with these new releases it will motivate a whole new generation to risk everything to follow God’s call. Download the Podcast tag:odeo.com,2008-12-01,23689518 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 08:00:45 -0800 no Christianaudio Podcast » 1st Chapters 1st Chapters http://odeo.com/episodes/23663293-1st-Chapters-Podcast-Ep-117-%E2%80%9CFoxes-Book-of-Martyrs%E2%80%9D-John-Fox Nadia May’s poignant narration of the classic Book of Martyrs engages the hearts of modern Christians.   This compelling and heart-wrenching story details the courage and faith of men and women who found victory by following Christ “even unto death.”  For many generations of Western Christians, this book was the only devotional and evangelical text available, other than the Bible.  It inspired evangelism, fueled church growth, and cemented the determination of many to make real-life sacrifices for their faith. Beginning with the story of Stephen from the book of Acts, considered the first Christian martyr, the drama builds to the passion of the early Church’s persecution under the Roman Empire.  The hardy and radical faith of those first believers spawned medieval missionary movements that spread the gospel across Europe and into England, Scotland, and Ireland.  As the story continues, it places a significant emphasis on the sufferings of the early Protestant... Nadia May’s poignant narration of the classic Book of Martyrs engages the hearts of modern Christians.   This compelling and heart-wrenching story details the courage and faith of men and women who found victory by following Christ “even unto death.”  For many generations of Western Christians, this book was the only devotional and evangelical text available, other than the Bible.  It inspired evangelism, fueled church growth, and cemented the determination of many to make real-life sacrifices for their faith. Beginning with the story of Stephen from the book of Acts, considered the first Christian martyr, the drama builds to the passion of the early Church’s persecution under the Roman Empire.  The hardy and radical faith of those first believers spawned medieval missionary movements that spread the gospel across Europe and into England, Scotland, and Ireland.  As the story continues, it places a significant emphasis on the sufferings of the early Protestants during the Reformation.  As a vicar in the Church of England, author John Foxe strongly identified with the Protestant sects throughout Europe, and his loyalty to their cause comes through in his descriptions of many early clashes between Catholic and Protestant believers.  Listeners are given an opportunity to experience the storytelling that incited several wars between Catholic and Protestant forces.  The political and personal passion of the Reformation continues with the stories of the French Protestants during and after the French Revolution. In addition to bearing witness to martyrs who would otherwise remain anonymous, this book gives listeners a fascinating historical perspective on the sufferings of John Bunyan (author of Pilgrim’s Progress), John Wesley, and the Quakers.  Appended chapters describe the privation and struggles of early American missionaries like Adoniram Judson. Western Christians are shocked and inspired by these tales of fellow believers throughout history who have paid the ultimate price for their faith.  Foxe’s Book of Martyrs has jump-started church growth and personal faithfulness for centuries.  William Byron Forbush’s edition of this classic retains this power and the historical feel of the language while making the text accessible to modern listeners. Download the Podcast Nadia May’s poignant narration of the classic Book of Martyrs engages the hearts of modern Christians.   This compelling and heart-wrenching story details the courage and faith of men and women who found victory by following Christ “even unto death.”  For many generations of Western Christians, this book was the only devotional and evangelical text available, other than the Bible.  It inspired evangelism, fueled church growth, and cemented the determination of many to make real-life sacrifices for their faith. Beginning with the story of Stephen from the book of Acts, considered the first Christian martyr, the drama builds to the passion of the early Church’s persecution under the Roman Empire.  The hardy and radical faith of those first believers spawned medieval missionary movements that spread the gospel across Europe and into England, Scotland, and Ireland.  As the story continues, it places a significant emphasis on the sufferings of the early Protestants during the Reformation.  As a vicar in the Church of England, author John Foxe strongly identified with the Protestant sects throughout Europe, and his loyalty to their cause comes through in his descriptions of many early clashes between Catholic and Protestant believers.  Listeners are given an opportunity to experience the storytelling that incited several wars between Catholic and Protestant forces.  The political and personal passion of the Reformation continues with the stories of the French Protestants during and after the French Revolution. In addition to bearing witness to martyrs who would otherwise remain anonymous, this book gives listeners a fascinating historical perspective on the sufferings of John Bunyan (author of Pilgrim’s Progress), John Wesley, and the Quakers.  Appended chapters describe the privation and struggles of early American missionaries like Adoniram Judson. Western Christians are shocked and inspired by these tales of fellow believers throughout history who have paid the ultimate price for their faith.  Foxe’s Book of Martyrs has jump-started church growth and personal faithfulness for centuries.  William Byron Forbush’s edition of this classic retains this power and the historical feel of the language while making the text accessible to modern listeners. Download the Podcast tag:odeo.com,2008-11-24,23663293 Mon, 24 Nov 2008 08:00:46 -0800 no Christianaudio Podcast » 1st Chapters 1st Chapters http://odeo.com/episodes/23571245-1st-Chapters-Podcast-Ep-116-%E2%80%9CTell-It-Slant%E2%80%9D-Eugene-H-Peterson Just as God used words both to create the world and to give us commandments, we too use words for many different purposes. In fact, we use the same language to talk to each other and to talk to God. Can our everyday speech, then, be just as important as the words and prayers we hear from the pulpit? Eugene Peterson unequivocally says “Yes!” Tell It Slant explores how Jesus used language — he was earthy, not abstract; metaphorical, not dogmatic. His was not a direct language of information or instruction but an indirect, oblique language requiring a participating imagination — “slant” language. In order to witness and teach accurately in Jesus’ name, then, it is important for us to use language the way he did. Part 1 focuses on Jesus’ words in everyday contexts — his teachings to the crowds, the stories he told, his conversations with his disciples. Part 2 shifts the focus to Jesus’ prayers — the words he spoke to God the Father. Peterson’s Tell It Slant promises to deepen our unders... Just as God used words both to create the world and to give us commandments, we too use words for many different purposes. In fact, we use the same language to talk to each other and to talk to God. Can our everyday speech, then, be just as important as the words and prayers we hear from the pulpit? Eugene Peterson unequivocally says “Yes!” Tell It Slant explores how Jesus used language — he was earthy, not abstract; metaphorical, not dogmatic. His was not a direct language of information or instruction but an indirect, oblique language requiring a participating imagination — “slant” language. In order to witness and teach accurately in Jesus’ name, then, it is important for us to use language the way he did. Part 1 focuses on Jesus’ words in everyday contexts — his teachings to the crowds, the stories he told, his conversations with his disciples. Part 2 shifts the focus to Jesus’ prayers — the words he spoke to God the Father. Peterson’s Tell It Slant promises to deepen our understanding of Jesus’ words, strengthen our awareness of language as a gift of God, and nurture our efforts to make all of our speech convey a blessing to others. Download the Podcast Just as God used words both to create the world and to give us commandments, we too use words for many different purposes. In fact, we use the same language to talk to each other and to talk to God. Can our everyday speech, then, be just as important as the words and prayers we hear from the pulpit? Eugene Peterson unequivocally says “Yes!” Tell It Slant explores how Jesus used language — he was earthy, not abstract; metaphorical, not dogmatic. His was not a direct language of information or instruction but an indirect, oblique language requiring a participating imagination — “slant” language. In order to witness and teach accurately in Jesus’ name, then, it is important for us to use language the way he did. Part 1 focuses on Jesus’ words in everyday contexts — his teachings to the crowds, the stories he told, his conversations with his disciples. Part 2 shifts the focus to Jesus’ prayers — the words he spoke to God the Father. Peterson’s Tell It Slant promises to deepen our understanding of Jesus’ words, strengthen our awareness of language as a gift of God, and nurture our efforts to make all of our speech convey a blessing to others. Download the Podcast tag:odeo.com,2008-11-03,23571245 Mon, 03 Nov 2008 08:00:05 -0800 no Christianaudio Podcast » 1st Chapters 1st Chapters http://odeo.com/episodes/23536323-1st-Chapters-Podcast-Ep-115-%E2%80%9CStreams-of-Living-Water%E2%80%9D-Richard-J-Foster In this landmark work, Foster examines the “streams of living water” –– the six dimensions of faith and practice that define Christian tradition. He lifts up the enduring character of each tradition and shows how a variety of practices, from individual study and retreat to disciplines of service and community, are all essential elements of growth and maturity. Foster examines the unique contributions of each of these traditions and offers as examples the inspiring stories of faithful people whose lives defined each of these “streams.” Download the Podcast In this landmark work, Foster examines the “streams of living water” –– the six dimensions of faith and practice that define Christian tradition. He lifts up the enduring character of each tradition and shows how a variety of practices, from individual study and retreat to disciplines of service and community, are all essential elements of growth and maturity. Foster examines the unique contributions of each of these traditions and offers as examples the inspiring stories of faithful people whose lives defined each of these “streams.” Download the Podcast In this landmark work, Foster examines the “streams of living water” –– the six dimensions of faith and practice that define Christian tradition. He lifts up the enduring character of each tradition and shows how a variety of practices, from individual study and retreat to disciplines of service and community, are all essential elements of growth and maturity. Foster examines the unique contributions of each of these traditions and offers as examples the inspiring stories of faithful people whose lives defined each of these “streams.” Download the Podcast tag:odeo.com,2008-10-27,23536323 Mon, 27 Oct 2008 08:00:56 -0700 no Christianaudio Podcast » 1st Chapters 1st Chapters http://odeo.com/episodes/23509283-1st-Chapters-Podcast-Ep-114-%E2%80%9CInvitation%E2%80%9D-Basyle-Tchividjian Three of Billy Graham’s grandsons have compiled stories, pictures, and testimonies of people whose lives have been powerfully transformed because of Graham’s ministry. A layout of feature length stories and shorter quotes and testimonials bring the listener a recapturing of the emotional and spiritual experience a person goes through in the powerful event that is a Billy Graham crusade. The power of the true stories, the authentic voices speaking to how their lives were changed, and the echoes of Billy Graham’s words create a powerful and deeply spiritual experience. Download the Podcast Three of Billy Graham’s grandsons have compiled stories, pictures, and testimonies of people whose lives have been powerfully transformed because of Graham’s ministry. A layout of feature length stories and shorter quotes and testimonials bring the listener a recapturing of the emotional and spiritual experience a person goes through in the powerful event that is a Billy Graham crusade. The power of the true stories, the authentic voices speaking to how their lives were changed, and the echoes of Billy Graham’s words create a powerful and deeply spiritual experience. Download the Podcast Three of Billy Graham’s grandsons have compiled stories, pictures, and testimonies of people whose lives have been powerfully transformed because of Graham’s ministry. A layout of feature length stories and shorter quotes and testimonials bring the listener a recapturing of the emotional and spiritual experience a person goes through in the powerful event that is a Billy Graham crusade. The power of the true stories, the authentic voices speaking to how their lives were changed, and the echoes of Billy Graham’s words create a powerful and deeply spiritual experience. Download the Podcast tag:odeo.com,2008-10-20,23509283 Mon, 20 Oct 2008 09:00:49 -0700 no Christianaudio Podcast » 1st Chapters 1st Chapters