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  1. Should You Baptize an Alien?

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    08/03/20
    2 mins
    By Joel Hess | Paul Koch
    God Bless the pandemic! Unfortunately, no one is going to learn from it. The preachers tackle issues others are afraid to even speak out loud! This time - Aliens! Do they exist and if so, would you baptize one?
    Should You Baptize an Alien?

  2. Is Singing Important for Church?

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    07/27/20
    1 min
    By Joel Hess
    The power of music: a natural expression of the children of God! Repent and believe the good news.
    Is Singing Important for Church?

  3. Season 2, Chapter 3, Episode 5 With Paul Ralph

    book
    07/14/20
    2 mins
    By Dan van Voorhis | Debi Winrich
    On this episode of the Soul of Christianity, Debi and Dan chat with Paul Ralph of “the ideas cafe” based in Holland Landing, Ontario, Canada. Paul has a way with words and has a story of faith and personal struggles that you don’t want to miss.
    Season 2, Chapter 3, Episode 5 With Paul Ralph

  4. Thoughts From a Former Police Officer

    book
    06/15/20
    2 mins
    By Joel Hess | Paul Koch
    Nuance, listening, patience, dialogue. These things seem missing as we analyze our problems in America! We get to speak with a former police officer and current pastor, Tim Barkett, to hear his take from the perspective of those who serve. Great interview.
    Thoughts From a Former Police Officer

  5. Bewitched!

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    06/05/20
    1 min
    By Troy Neujahr | Craig Donofrio
    Paul has a full head of steam and runs into the ground the notion that we receive the Spirit by works instead of by grace. Instead, we are of Abraham, the man of Christ.
    Bewitched!

  6. Season 2, Chapter 2, Episode 4 with R.J. Grunewald

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    02/10/20
    1 min
    By Dan van Voorhis | RJ Grunewald | Debi Winrich
    In this chapter's "bonus" episode, both Debi and Producer Dan talk with a guest from Chapter One of this Season, R. J. Grunewald. R.J. is writing a book about those who have left the church for one reason or another, and are, as he puts it, "left for dead." We discuss R.J.'s research and how we might talk about the faith and the church for those who think they've had enough.
    Season 2, Chapter 2, Episode 4 with R.J. Grunewald

  7. Season 2, Chapter 2, Episode 3 with Ed Killian

    book
    02/10/20
    1 min
    By Dan van Voorhis | Edward Killian | Debi Winrich
    In this episode, you hear one of the more dramatic and exciting stories we found. Michael is someone who has indeed left the church, but only for a season, and now is the pastor of a church in Louisiana that is especially sensitive to the plight of those who think they have nowhere left to go. Despite a ministry and church that is flourishing, sometimes Michael feels as if the message might be "too good to be true" and other times feels the loneliness of one trying to stand up for the lost.
    Season 2, Chapter 2, Episode 3 with Ed Killian

  8. Season 2, Chapter 2, Episode 2 with Bruce Hillman

    book
    02/10/20
    1 min
    By Dan van Voorhis | Debi Winrich | Bruce Hillman
    In this episode, Debi talks to Jason in New Jersey—a man who grew up with some kind of faith, seemed to lose whatever he had, and now has questions as to whether any of it is with it at all. After talking to Jason, Debi talks with Pastor Bruce Hillman, also from New Jersey, about Jason's plight. Pastor Hillman is an exceptionally well-read and fun conversation, and he and Debi discuss reasons for leaving, for doubting, but ultimately resting in Christ Alone.
    Season 2, Chapter 2, Episode 2 with Bruce Hillman

  9. Season 2, Chapter 2, Episode 1 with Bob Hiller

    book
    02/10/20
    1 min
    By Dan van Voorhis | Debi Winrich | Bob Hiller
    In this episode, Debi talks to Brian, a young man who has had experiences with megachurches and a celebrity pastor- he had a conversion experience and seemed to be doing everything right, and then the wheels fall off. After listening to this interview, Debi discusses Brian's situation (and those many who have similar stories) with the Reverend Bob Hiller of 1517's own the "Craft of Preaching" and "You Are Forgiven."
    Season 2, Chapter 2, Episode 1 with Bob Hiller

  10. Gimme justice!

    book
    01/31/20
    1 min
    By Troy Neujahr | Craig Donofrio
    Luke 18:1-14: The Parable of the Persistent Widow Get what you want from God by pestering Him until He gives in! Actually . . . NO. Knowing the nature and character of God gives us boldness to approach Him.
    Gimme justice!

  11. How much forgiveness do you have?

    book
    01/17/20
    1 min
    By Troy Neujahr | Craig Donofrio
    How much forgiveness do you have? Forgiveness is a choice. What do two Monacos and one Toyota Corolla have in common? Tune in and find out!
    How much forgiveness do you have?

  12. Season 2, Chapter 1, Episode 4 with Nickolas Butler

    book
    10/17/19
    1 min
    By Dan van Voorhis | Debi Winrich
    On this special bonus episode, Debi (and producer Dan) talk with Nickolas Butler. Nik is the best selling author whose recent book "Little Faith" deals with faith, church, family, and loss. Both Debi and Dan read the book and wondered, "What kind of relationship Butler has with the church?" And so Debi contacted him, and he was willing to come on the show and talk about the book and his complicated faith.
    Season 2, Chapter 1, Episode 4 with Nickolas Butler