Sermons (Talk + Q&A) about God's love for animals throughout the Bible and our responsibility to care for God's created world.
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Soul Care Culture: Developing a Church-Wide Culture of Biblical Soul Care
Biblical Counseling Ministries
Welcome to Soul Care Culture, a podcast by Biblical Counseling Ministries. Join our founder, Mike Hanson, as he engages in meaningful conversations to glorify God and empower church leaders like you to cultivate a church-wide culture of biblical counseling. Gain valuable insights, strategies, and resources to create a community of care and transformation in your church.
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This podcast explores how churches in Ireland are developing #CreationCare mission and #ClimateJustice projects. Cover photo by Patrick Metzdorf on Unsplash
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Episode 35: Live from the ACBC Conference
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Have you ever wondered what an ACBC Conference is like? Well, you don’t have to wonder any longer! We are recording live from the ACBC Conference in Fort Worth, Texas to give you a glimpse into what this year’s conference has been like. Several of our staff join in for this episode as we talk to conferencegoers about biblical counseling, the role o…
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FNL #149 - Be not among riotous eaters of flesh! (PROVERBS 23:20)
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In Proverbs 23:20 it says not to be among riotous eaters of flesh. What does that mean? How can we apply this biblical principle to our lives today? What should we do about gatherings that involve riotous flesh-eating?על ידי CREATION CARE CHURCH
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Episode 35: Biblical Counseling and Mental Disorder Diagnosis (with Dr. Jenn Chenn)
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This week, Ben Holman is stepping in as our host at the 2024 ACBC Conference on the campus of Southwestern Theological Seminary. Over the past couple of episodes, we have been discussing the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). If you haven’t had a chance to hear them, you can go back to listen here. All of that has been a p…
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FNL #148 - Every creature will praise God! (Revelation 5:13)
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People often try to differentiate between humans and animals, saying animals cannot praise God. But is that what the Bible says? In this talk we look at what the Scriptures say about humans and animals praising God.על ידי CREATION CARE CHURCH
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Episode 34: The Unmaking of Psychiatry, Part 2 (with Kari Gross & Ben Holman)
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We are back for part two continuing our discussion of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) and The Book of Woe: The DSM and the Unmaking of Psychiatry. The author, Gary Greenberg, gives an account of the history behind the DSM and his behind-the-scenes reporting of the deeply flawed process by which the DSM-5 has been rev…
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FNL #147 - Be as shrewd as serpents and as innocent as doves (Matthew 10:16)
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The devil has been scheming from the beginning, attempting to lure people away from following God. In this talk we discuss how he continues to trick the world into choosing destruction and deception instead of faithful obedience to God's way of peace and truth---and more importantly, how to overcome him!…
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Episode 33: The Unmaking of Psychiatry, Part 1 (with Kari Gross & Ben Holman)
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Pastor, I’m so thankful you’re meeting with me today through this podcast. In this modern world, there are many new terms coined every day and as soon as the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) issues their latest version it seems like they have new information to add to it. I’ve got my teammates, Kari Gross and Ben Holman, …
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FNL #146 - Special Blessing of the Animals Service
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This FNL is our first ever service where we pray over individual animals by name. Thank you to everyone who participated in this blessing service!על ידי CREATION CARE CHURCH
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Episode 32: When to Use Emergency Discipleship (with Greg Wetterlin)
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We often communicate the importance of creating a biblical culture of SoulCare, but what do you do when there’s an urgent need for help — like those 3:00 AM calls when someone is in a literal or figurative emergency room, facing addiction, substance abuse, severe depression or anxiety, sexual immorality, or other critical situations? In today’s con…
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Episode 31: The Advantages of Training Your Lay Pastors (with Don & Rosie Pierson)
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How often when someone comes to us for help do we direct them to the pastor or lead counselor? What happens when their schedule gets full or they get overwhelmed? Joining me for this conversation about the advantages of sending your lay elders to receive training are Don and Rosie Pierson. Rosie was on an earlier episode and I am delighted to have …
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FNL #145 - Do you love mercy? (Micah 6:8)
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The Prophet Micah says that God requires us to love mercy. Jesus likewise instructs us to be merciful as God is merciful. Do you love mercy? Do you show mercy to animals? In this talk we examine what it truly means to love mercy.על ידי CREATION CARE CHURCH
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Episode 30: Tending to the Soul of Pastors (with Dr. Garrett Higbee)
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As we think about creating a culture of SoulCare in your church, we recognize that it's often church leaders whose souls need cared for. Our latest episode of the podcast is all about how to help you, the pastors and leaders of the church. You may be feeling immense pressure over ministering to your flock, feeling lonely and isolated, or discourage…
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FNL #144 - Better is a dinner of herbs where love is! (Proverbs 15:17)
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Why in Proverbs does it say that a dinner of herbs is better than a dinner of animal flesh? Why are herbs connected to love and the fatted calf connected to hatred? In this talk we consider God’s very good plant-based diet and its connection to God’s character of love.על ידי CREATION CARE CHURCH
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Episode 29: How to Encourage Those with Wayward Children (with Dr. Stuart Scott)
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Do you have a child who has broken off communication with you? Perhaps they are no longer living a life that aligns with Scripture or have turned their back on you and the Lord entirely. For this conversation, I have the pleasure of talking with Dr. Stuart Scott who was one of my professors who later became a friend. Dr. Scott has a long list of cr…
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FNL #143 - Does God answer the prayers of animals? (Psalm 147:9)
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Psalm 147:9 says, “He provides food for the cattle and for the young ravens when they call.” This suggests God hears the voices of animals and responds favorably. Join us as we see what else the Bible says about God and His concern for animals. The whole creation is groaning for God’s vegan kingdom to be restored on earth as it is in heaven!…
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FNL #142 - Ten Times Wiser! (Daniel 1:20)
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After taking a month off, Friday Night Live Talks are back! This week we are looking at Daniel and his friends, who refused to eat flesh and blood, and were found to be not only healthier but ten times wiser than everyone else! Join us as we examine the wisdom of God and the plant-based diet God established in His wisdom from the beginning. Become …
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FNL #141 - Three Years of Friday Night Live Talks
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Join us as we look back on three years of Friday Night Live Talks, and be the first to hear what plans Creation Care Church has for the future. We have some important announcements regarding FNL talks, and this is your opportunity to ask any questions you might have and to provide your input.על ידי CREATION CARE CHURCH
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Episode 28: A Question of Sufficiency (with Dr. Sam Stephens)
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Can the Bible really be applied to every aspect of our life today? That is the question many are asking. To what extent can Scripture inform the aspects of our lives? Culture tells pastors that it is not our job and seminary often has done little to prepare us for this challenge. Thankfully my guest today is uniquely qualified to help us navigate t…
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#140 - The Table of Demons (1 Corinthians 10:21)
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Part 4 of 4 in our Clementine Homilies Series “You cannot drink the cup of the Lord and the cup of demons too; you cannot have a part in both the Lord’s table and the table of demons” (1 Corinthians 10:21, NIV). What is the table of the Lord and the table of demons? Why does Paul say you cannot sit at both tables? In this talk we examine what Jesus…
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FNL #139 - The Key of Knowledge (Luke 11:52)
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Part 3 of 4 in our Clementine Homilies Series “Woe to you lawyers! For you have taken away the key of knowledge. You did not enter in yourselves, and those who were entering in you hindered” (Luke 11:52, NKJV). What is the key of knowledge and who has it? In this talk we examine what Jesus taught to His disciples on this subject, as preserved in th…
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Episode 27: What is an ACBC Fellow? (with John Lehman)
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We are taking a closer look at something we talk about all the time on this podcast and that is the Association of Christian Biblical Counselors (ACBC), specifically their fellow portion of the certification process. It is such a privilege to have an ACBC Fellow on the show to talk about this. John Lehman is an ACBC Fellow, an author, and has been …
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Episode 26: Tools to Become the Biblical Counselor You Were Meant to Be (with Julie Wieland & Rosie Pierson)
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Many pastors are burned out, have limited margins, and come from a seminary that doesn’t necessarily train you on how to talk about or coach SoulCare. The need for gifted people who are not only good counselors but also enjoy coaching and mentoring others is vital to creating a church culture of biblical SoulCare. I have the privilege of being join…
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Episode 25: Using the Biblical Discipleship Approach (with Mike Hanson)
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We are switching things up this episode and I have the privilege of being in the hot seat to talk about another one of our biblical counseling tools. Kari Gross has graciously agreed to take on the role of interviewer as we discuss the tool of the biblical discipleship approach. The biblical discipleship approach (BDA) is how we first approach a co…
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FNL #138 - The Prophet Like Moses (Acts 3:22)
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Part 2 of 4 in our Clementine Homilies Series “For Moses said, ‘The Lord your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among your brothers. You must listen to Him in everything He tells you’” (Acts 3:22, BSB) Why did the apostles refer to Jesus as the Prophet like Moses? What was the significance of this title? In this talk we consider what…
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Episode 24: Finding Hope in Biblical Community (with Ben Holman)
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T. Dale Johnson authored The Church as a Culture of Care and in this book, he explains that the Church is still the primary place where those who struggle can receive lasting hope and healing. This is the topic we are discussing this week. Helping me explore this topic is my teammate, Ben Holman. Ben is a part of BCM as a Supervising and Lead Couns…
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FNL #137 - Clement and the Clementine Homilies (Philippians 4:2-3)
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“I urge Euodia and Syntyche to agree with each other in the Lord. Yes, and I ask you, my true yokefellow, to help these women who have labored with me for the gospel, along with Clement and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the Book of Life” (Philippians 4:2-3, BSB). Who is Clement of Rome? What are the Clementine Homilies? How can …
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FNL # 136 - The Wedding Banquet (Luke 14:15-24)
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What is the wedding banquet Jesus talked about? Are Christians accepting the invitation to the wedding banquet? Is God having to go to secular atheist vegans because Christians refuse the invitation to the wedding banquet? In this live talk we examine these questions according to the scriptures.על ידי CREATION CARE CHURCH
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Episode 23: Bringing the Bible to Life (with Kent Kloter)
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I have the privilege of welcoming back one of our first guests, Kent Kloter. Kent serves as a church care partner here at BCM, but he has been practicing the ministry of biblical counseling since 1999. He is helping me discuss the important topic of bringing the Bible to life. This looks like learning to apply Scripture to everyday life and every p…
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FNL #135 - Create in Me a Clean Heart (Psalm 51:10)
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What does it mean to have a clean heart? How is the heart connected to sin and death? What does it mean to forgive from the heart? In this talk we examine the importance of having a clean heart.על ידי CREATION CARE CHURCH
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Episode 22: Making Significant Life Change at a Counseling Retreat (with Scott O'Malley)
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Have you felt discouraged by a lack of progress or traction in a particular counseling case? I think we can all say that our busy schedule doesn’t allow us to offer more intensive, frequent counseling to those who have stalled out or need more support than a weekly session. That is why I am so grateful for intensive counseling retreats. These are i…
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FNL #134 - Is Truth for Everyone? (John 14:6)
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Should we persuade others that Jesus is THE (objective) Truth or is truth subjective? How should a believer respond when someone says they don't need the Bible to tell them what is right or wrong or about what is true? In this talk we examine these questions.על ידי CREATION CARE CHURCH
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FNL #133 - "You Must Become Like a Child to Enter the Kingdom" (Matthew 18:3)
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Jesus says you must change and become like children to enter the kingdom of God. What does this mean? What Scripture verses was Jesus referring to? Why is this significant for Christians and non-Christians alike? In this talk we examine those questions.על ידי CREATION CARE CHURCH
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Episode 21: Wrestling with the Psychologies (with Dr. Ernie Baker)
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In today's conversation, we are taking on the topic of psychologies and how that interacts with Biblical Counseling. Dr. Ernie Baker serves as the Pastor of Counseling Supervision and Equipping at First Baptist of Jacksonville. He has a Doctor of Ministry from Westminster Theological Seminary and is a professor at The Master’s University, where he …
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FNL #132 - The Yoke of the Lord (Matthew 11:29)
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What is the yoke of the Lord? How can we take His yoke upon us? What can the Jerusalem Council of Acts 15 and other early apostolic teachings tell us about this? In this talk, we examine these questions.על ידי CREATION CARE CHURCH
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FNL # 131 - 4/26 Understanding Paul (2 Peter 3:15-16)
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There are varying opinions about Paul. Was he a faithful apostle or a heretic? Did he endorse or oppose veganism? Are his writings accurately or inaccurately preserved, translated, and interpreted? In this live talk we discuss how to understand Paul and certain key passages in his letters that are often used against veganism.…
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Episode 20: Navigating Sin with Residential Ministry (with Nate & Derah Schellenberg)
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In this episode, I’m sharing a conversation with Nate & Derah Schellenberg about residential ministry. Nate & Derah have been deeply involved with this type of ministry for years, and they bring their extensive wisdom to our discussion today! Sometimes, there's a need to address life-dominating sin through more intensive discipleship and counseling…
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FNL #130 - Who are the Sons of God? (Job 38:4-7)
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Who are the "Sons of God" in the Bible? In this talk we consider the various ways in which this term is used throughout the Old and New Testament of the Bible.על ידי CREATION CARE CHURCH
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FNL #129 - Moving Mountains (Mark 11:23-26)
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Jesus taught that we have the power to move mountains. What does that mean and how can we do it? In this talk we examine what the Bible says about this question and why Jesus considers it to be one of the most important aspects of His message to the world.על ידי CREATION CARE CHURCH
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Episode 19: Transforming the Church Through Soul Care (with Paul & Tara Forgette)
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In this episode, I’m sharing a conversation recorded with Paul and Tara Forgette live from the Faith Conference in Lafayette, IN. Paul is the Senior Pastor at Rock Creek Bible Church in Congerville, IL. He and his wife Tara recently took a week away from the responsibilities of church ministry to go through Track 1 at the Faith Conference with two …
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FNL #128 - The Forbidden Fruit (Genesis 2:17)
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What is the forbidden fruit? This is one of the most enigmatic questions in the Bible that has perplexed people for millennia. In this talk we piece together various clues in the Bible to try and solve the mystery of the forbidden fruit!על ידי CREATION CARE CHURCH
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FNL #127 – The Resurrection (1 Corinthians 15:20)
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At this time of year, almost two thousand years ago, the power of sin and death was overcome! In this week’s live talk, we discuss the first fruits of the resurrection and the hope it affords each of us.על ידי CREATION CARE CHURCH
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FNL #126 - The Right Hand of Fellowship
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What is the right hand of fellowship? Who has God extended the right hand of fellowship to? Are we neglecting our responsibility to extend the right hand of fellowship when it comes to animals? In this talk we consider what the Bible says about these important questions!על ידי CREATION CARE CHURCH
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Episode 18: Cultivating Community Through Soul Care (with Kendall & Davett Coffman)
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Today, I’m sharing a conversation with Kendall & Davett Coffman. We’re talking about the Customized Blueprint Solution™, specifically Project 2: Discovery and Design. Kendall is the Senior Pastor at Lexington Community Church just north of Bloomington-Normal, IL. I’m grateful for how Kendall and Davett have shared so honestly about their experience…
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FNL # 125 - God Hates Violence (Psalm 11:5)
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In this week's live talk we examine what the Bible says about violence, and why opposition to violence was a central theme throughout the message of the prophets, including that of Jesus in His ministry.על ידי CREATION CARE CHURCH
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FNL # 124 - Elijah and the Ravens (1 Kings 17:2-6)
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Did God command ravens to feed meat to Elijah? What might you say in response to someone claiming He did? In this week's live talk we examine what the Bible says about Elijah and the ravens.על ידי CREATION CARE CHURCH
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FNL # 123 - Building Church Community (1 Thess. 5:11)
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We are told to build up the body of Christ, to multiply disciples, and to preach the gospel to every creature. In this week's talk we discuss what the Bible says about building church community, and practical ways we can accomplish this in our lives.על ידי CREATION CARE CHURCH
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Episode 17: The Difficult Topics of Abuse and Suffering, Part 2 (with Mike Wickens)
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Today, I’m sharing another conversation with my good friend, Mike Wickens. Last time, we discussed the heavy topic of abuse, and today, we’re following up with a closely related topic: suffering. We dive into the mystery of why suffering exists, a sovereign, good God who doesn’t stop suffering, how to love suffering people, and best practices for p…
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FNL # 122 - God remembers the animals, and so should we! (Gen. 8:1)
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In this message, we examine the instances in which God remembers the animals throughout Scripture, and how He calls us to likewise not forget them!על ידי CREATION CARE CHURCH
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FNL # 121 - The Armor of God (Ephesians 6:11-18)
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The letter to the Ephesians tells us to put on the full armor of God to prepare us for spiritual battle. In this week's talk we examine what this means, how to do it, and why it is so important.על ידי CREATION CARE CHURCH
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Episode 16: The Difficult Topics of Abuse and Suffering, Part 1 (with Mike Wickens)
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FYI: This episode does contain mentions and stories of mature topics and includes references to sexual abuse by family members. Abuse is an issue that’s becoming more and more prevalent for pastors to need to navigate. My conversation with Mike Wickens is geared towards pastors who find themselves providing support in these complex, heavy situation…
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