Archived Episodes

Rapid-Onset Gender Dysphoria, as termed by Brown University physician-scientist Lisa Littman, overwhelmingly affects biological females. Gender dysphoria was rare decades ago. It was more prevalent in boys, typically presenting itself between ages 2 and 4. But in the last decade, McCoy’s research shows, it has skyrocketed. President Biden’s meeting last week with tech leaders in San Francisco to discuss the rewards and risks of artificial intelligence spurred the interest of at least one tech expert who is a Christian. Biden believes there will be more technological changes in the next 10 years than there has been in the last 50 years. And, a Lifeway Bible study refers to the book “The Good Life,” written by church planter and former professional football player Derwin Gray. The book highlights how Christ followers who not only felt the ache for righteousness, also took the initiative to tackle wrongs for God’s glory.

The Biden administration will not appeal an Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals decision from December 2022 that blocked the so-called “transgender mandate.” And, have you considered developing a prayer strategy to help you and other reach people far from Christ? How about your prayers for a friend or family member who is far from Christ? In a piece on Baptist Press, Kie Bowman offers several tips. First, pray for witnesses.

The Biden Administration is considering a rule change that could affect private health information shared by health care agencies. The proposed change is in response to the 2022 Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v. Wade, according to the Department for Health and Human Services. And, social media is here to stay. People of all walks of life use various platforms to stay connected, find out about news or express themselves to the world. While much of it is helpful, some is not.

Engaging with Scripture, forgiving others and using spiritual gifts help people flourish and lead hopeful lives, the latest release from the American Bible Society’s 2023 State of the Bible shows. As many churchgoers continue watching livestream church services at least occasionally, they also recognize limitations in its validity and utility. And, everyone has received criticism at some point in life. Not all of us have received the criticism as we should. In a piece on Baptist Press, Michael Visy offers some suggestions on how we can receive critique well.

Green Valley Crossing “has seen around a 20 percent increase in attendance since the first of the year, the vast majority of them being spiritually disconnected with no relationship with Christ,” says Pastor Riley Prather; Churches and Christian ministries are not exempt from cyber-attacks and online theft; A Lifeway Bible study based on 1 John 5 references a book by D.L. Moody on living the overcoming life.

Messengers to the Southern Baptist Convention in New Orleans have prayed over more than 90 new missionaries that will be sent out this summer to carry the hope of Jesus Christ to those who’ve never heard; U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy released last month an 82-page advisory focusing on an unexpected public health crisis – loneliness; A Lifeway Bible study based on Mark 4 says, “Jesus demonstrated God’s love for the perishing in a greater way by laying down His life to provide salvation from sin and death.

The Southern Baptist Convention gavels in today in New Orleans. Key issues in front of the group are the continuation of actions to address sexual abuse in Southern Baptist churches; A federal district judge has ruled unconstitutional a Tennessee law prohibiting gender-bending drag performances in front of minors, which had been the only such law in the nation; Why is worshiping together in person better than worshiping alone? Thom Rainer offers five metaphors to make the point.

Paul Davis is on the front lines of ministry in Jacksonville, Florida; Last month in Thailand, a Pregnancy Center Care Team was connected with Violet three days before she delivered her baby girl, Daphne; Want to build a culture of trust in your church family?

Church planters Joaquin and Megan Pena are excited how God is working at their young church plant just outside Atlanta; Despite being beaten by his father for studying his Bible, a young man simply identified as Asad is continuing to read and grow in his new faith in Jesus; Even as many students are on summer break, Chuck Lawless says churches must continue to focus on reaching college campuses