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End Times Fiction:

do not waste your life terrified and perplexed about the news of our day, straining your eyes for secret fulfillments of prophecy, afraid that someone will persecute you, worried that you will be left behind. Spend your days serving Christ. Use your talents well. Don’t bury them in the sands of eschatological fear and speculation. Run the race that Jesus has given you to run, and stop letting internet charlatans whip you up into an end times frenzy.

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Act Like Men (Part 1 of Biblical Manhood Series)

The PRODCAST will dedicate the next 6 episodes to Godly masculinity. It is our contention that when men are healthy, masculine, and Biblical, that families, societies, and the planet will flourish. Ultimately, our example of godly manhood is Christ, which means we will be looking to Him and His Word to find out how we can be as men. Join us as we explore what it means to Act Like Men this week!

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Reorientation of Praise

The default mode of the human heart is to worship anything and everything but it's creator, God. Today we will tackle self-love, which the Bible calls boasting, and we will see how it is a particularly odious sin that robs us from being able to know God! Once we know that, we can repent, return, and reorient our praise back to the only one to whom it is rightly owed. Join us as we explore these things together.

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Christian Pornography?

On today's episode of the PRODCAST, we will explore the purpose of Christian entertainment as well as a debauched attempt at Christian entertainment (Called "Redeeming Love") that has just come out. We will look at what the Bible says about creating art, participating in art, and consuming art, and then draw some conclusions and applications for us today!

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Stand UP!

"We need a Christian revolution! We need Spirit-filled, spine-stiffened, Christian men and women who are not afraid of culture, not in love with culture, but ready to work to see it redeemed and bowing the knee to our great King! Today is the day to STAND UP!

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Banning Conversion?

Recently, our maple loving neighbors to the north, signed into law one of the most radical pro LGBTQ+ bills ever recorded, signing into law a bill that bans conversion therapy. This topic is certainly complicated, but it becomes especially concerning when you consider that the language of the bill is intentionally vague, and will likely apply to all kinds of people, pastors and Christians included. Some, like John MacArthur, are even concerned that ministers of the Gospel will be arrested for bills like this, which is why I wanted to take a moment for us to understand it, know how it applies to us, and as always, I want us to be encouraged with Scripture! Welcome to the PRODCAST!

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A Christian Insurrection

One year ago today, a Trump political rally deteriorated into select crowds of people surging into the capitol building, which will forever be known as the January 6th insurrection. Since then, people on both sides of the aisle have used this event to try and score political points and gain power in this country, but how should a Christian view this event? Join us as we explore how Christians are the true insurrectionists, living in a world that belongs to God, advancing His Kingdom and not our own.

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Christmas and the end of fear

2000 years ago Christ came, not only to save us from our sins, but also to deliver us from our fears and give us a courage in Him that will never end. May you find joy, peace, and courage in Him this Christmas and beyond!

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Christmas Rags

2000 years ago, the angels who announced the messiah’s birth, gave the shepherds an unusual sign to confirm his identity. At His death, we begin to understand why. Join us as we explore the meaning of his swaddling clothes and how that points us to the Gospel!

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More Weight!

329 years ago a man named Giles Corey was pressed to death because he would not cave to societal pressure. Today, when the world calls us to compromise on Gospel truth, or to cave under their lies, we must love the world enough to simply say: “More weight”.

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The Fight For Joy

One of the most difficult emotions that a Christian will ever grapple with is joy. We know we are supposed to have it, but yet so few of us do, which can leave us frustrated and confused. Join us as we look at 3 life changing tools David gives us that will produce joy, even in the darkest hours of the soul! Today, we fight for joy!

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Christ or Chaos!

The whole Bible can be told through the lens of Christ or Chaos. If we choose Christ, we not only have peace, order, beauty and life, but we also join Christ's cosmic battle to vanquish the darkness. If we choose sin and death, then chaos, confusion, and despair will be our never ending portion. Join us for episode 3 as we look at how Christ goes to war with the chaos and empowers His followers to do the same!

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A Right To Defense

With American constitutional right of self-defense firmly before the national conscience, it seems like a prudent time to ask: what does the Bible say about self-defense? Are we permitted to protect our own lives? Even if that means taking the life of another? Join us as we explore that topic together!

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Called to Shine.

We live like the one who pursued sinners, who did not retreat under the threat of death, and also stood humbly before His captors… We humbly, confidently, meekly, and boldly show up like Jesus and stand firm for Him. We are called to pull the lint off our lamp stands and let the world see Jesus shining through us!

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Prayer Nights At Shepherd’s

The Shepherd’s Church is adding a second worship service in January that will be focused on and saturated with prayer! Find out more about this in this article!

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Joyful Singing Is Required

The way we sing to God tells the story of how our hearts feel about God. Join us as we explore this concept together.

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The Burning Of William Tyndale

On October 6th, 1536, 485 years ago, a lion hearted man of God, named William Tyndale, was burned at the stake! His crime…

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