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Episode 952 – Eneagram Pt 1

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Episode 952 - Eneagram Pt 1

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What is an Enneagram? Is this a tool that will help you discover your true identity, bring life transformation and a closer walk with God? Many churches are using the Enneagram to help their members transform their lives but is it a tool that we should be using? Join Pat and his guest Don Veinot, President of Midwest Christian Outreach Inc. as they discuss the worldview and theology behind the Enneagram.

January 7, 2023 No Comments

Episode 963 – Know Thy Gamer Pt 2

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Episode 963 - Know Thy Gamer Pt 2

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Video games are definitely addicting and many parents are concerned about the amount of time their child is spending on video games. Is gaming a good thing or does it contribute to more aggressive behavior, distortion of reality and hindering children from developing socially? What kind of games are harmful and what kind are healthy? How can we help our children and teens to have a healthy relationship with video games? Join Pat and his guest Drew Dixon as they present a biblical view in the world of video games.

January 3, 2023 No Comments

Episode 962 – Know Thy Gamer Pt 1

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Episode 962 - Know Thy Gamer Pt 1

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Is your child a gamer? It is estimated that eighty to ninety percent of children and teens participate in video games. Many spend hours playing video games on their computers or smart phones. How do I know if my child is an addict? How do I develop healthy boundaries and discernment in the world of video games? Join Pat and his guest Drew Dixon as they discuss the biblical principles to guide us in the world of video games.

January 2, 2023 No Comments

Episode 951 – Mental Health Crisis Pt 2

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Episode 951 - Mental Health Crisis Pt 2

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Medical studies reveal that in the last decade, suicide, the sense of hopelessness, depression and drug use has nearly doubled among our youth. What are the factors contributing to the current crisis? How should followers of Christ respond? How can the church reach those who are hurting? Join Pat and his guest Dr. Randy Manley as they discuss the mental health crisis and present practical ways Christians can serve and minister to those suffering.

November 14, 2022 No Comments

Episode 950 – Mental Health Crisis Pt 1

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Episode 950 - Mental Health Crisis Pt 1

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American youth are facing a mental health crisis of tremendous proportions. Medical reports reveal that the rates of suicide and depression have skyrocketed in the past decade. What are the factors contributing to this crisis? How should the followers of Christ respond? Join Pat and his guest Dr. Randy Manley as they discuss the mental health crisis and present practical ways Christians can serve and minister to those suffering.

November 11, 2022 No Comments

Episode 869 – The New Prosperity Gospel Pt 2

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Episode 869 - The New Prosperity Gospel Pt 2

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Some of the most popular speakers and some of the largest churches today have embraced a new type of gospel message, the new prosperity Gospel. Dean Inserra states, “American Christianity has become a ‘generous host’ to this low-commitment, entertainment-driven model of ministry,”9 and the results for the future of discipleship should cause great concern. What is the danger of the new prosperity gospel? Join Pat and Dean Inserra as they discuss the character and danger of the new prosperity gospel.

August 31, 2022 No Comments

Episode 868 – The New Prosperity Gospel Pt 1

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Has the mainstream evangelical church been captivated by a different gospel than what is taught in the New Testament? What is this new prosperity gospel, how do we know if our church has embraced it? How can we get the church back on the right track? Join Pat and his guest Dean Inserra as they discuss the new prosperity gospel and how it perverts the true message of the Gospel of Christ.

August 30, 2022 No Comments

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