https://www.spreaker.com/show/strength-to-strengthenChristianityCopyright Strength to Strengthhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/da14d7cd3d6ce61670f0c9134933fd47.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/show/strength-to-strengthThu, 02 Mar 2023 04:33:11 +0000Strength to StrengthStrength to Strengthfeeds@spreaker.comStrength to Strength is a weekly virtual, live meeting designed to build Jesus' Kingdom through meaningful edification, discipleship, and fellowship.cleanepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/user/13873176/biblical-counseling-and-christian-psycho974dc7c7-9c5a-4836-9497-0f498aa5609dWed, 01 Mar 2023 03:37:45 +0000Strength to StrengthStrength to Strength welcomed Seth Mattson to discuss the intersection of Jesus’ constitution with Biblical counseling and Christian psychology.The world of Christian counseling, ranging from integrated Christian psychology to direct biblical...5275cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/13873176/a-proper-theology-of-the-body-part-2-by-ade65cc2-8f86-4dee-ad14-65f429e7e7dfSat, 11 Feb 2023 11:00:00 +0000Strength to StrengthStrength to Strength welcomed Kyle Stoltzfus to discuss God’s perspective of our bodies He has given us.What does your body have to do with your relationship with God? When Paul argues for a spiritual body in I Corinthians 15, does he mean a ghostly,...4087cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/13873176/s2s-sisters-intentional-discipleship-a-n1c99b6da-0cdd-44d4-8d5b-be93a692d165Sat, 04 Feb 2023 20:00:00 +0000Strength to StrengthStrength to Strength Sisters welcomed Kristi Mast to share on the importance of discipleship among sisters.If women are told to be silent in the church, keepers at home, and meek and quiet, what does it look like for them to participate in the life of...5430cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/13873176/s2s-sisters-intentional-modesty-seeking-ca341d58-f773-47a7-8b64-6a8e028bbf51Sat, 14 Jan 2023 20:00:00 +0000Strength to StrengthStrength to Strength Sisters welcomed Laura Kuruvilla to share her journey in the area of modesty and headcovering and addresses some of the pressing questions that surround us in this age.Why does God want us to dress modestly? How do we even come up...6539cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/13873176/the-new-humanity-by-john-d-martinb6d1db8b-9724-40b9-92ee-cc3a7288430eSat, 14 Jan 2023 11:00:00 +0000Strength to StrengthStrength to Strength welcomed John D. Martin to discuss Jesus’ ultimate purpose of coming to this world.God created a perfect humanity. All of us still carry the ideals of that humanity in our hearts. But attempts to fulfill those ideals in a fallen...4514cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/13873176/from-bondage-and-darkness-to-liberty-and62e10ec9-80eb-44e9-b925-9b1d1e1c1faeSat, 31 Dec 2022 11:00:00 +0000Strength to StrengthStrength to Strength welcomed Micah Hozen to share his testimony of faith with us.From the suburbs and beaches of Southern California, to the forests and rivers of Oregon, I was restless, always looking for something, for somewhere to belong, for what...5479cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/13873176/a-proper-theology-of-the-body-part-1-by-What does your body have to do with your relationship with God? When Paul argues for a spiritual body in I Corinthians 15, does he mean a ghostly, disembodied spirit? We respond in this session by laying out the contours of biblical reflection on human bodies. Then, we evaluate five Christian claims about human bodies.
An interactive question-and-answer period follows.]]>3630b58f-29a9-4961-a94d-b0da440a172aSat, 17 Dec 2022 11:00:00 +0000Strength to StrengthStrength to Strength welcomes Kyle Stoltzfus to discuss God’s perspective of our bodies He has given us. What does your body have to do with your relationship with God? When Paul argues for a spiritual body in I Corinthians 15, does he mean a ghostly,...What does your body have to do with your relationship with God? When Paul argues for a spiritual body in I Corinthians 15, does he mean a ghostly, disembodied spirit? We respond in this session by laying out the contours of biblical reflection on human bodies. Then, we evaluate five Christian claims about human bodies.
An interactive question-and-answer period follows.]]>3828cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/13873176/s2s-sisters-called-to-the-kingdom-ways-s

Crystal will be sharing on members on the foreign fields and the vital roles that sisters can play.

Susan will speak on those in leadership positions and ways sisters can walk alongside, encourage, be there for, and minister to.

Charlene will be talking about single sisters and their important role in the Kingdom and how we can serve them.

An interactive question-and-answer period follows.]]>01ab072a-8f9a-453c-b1a2-7f56538692bcSat, 03 Dec 2022 20:00:00 +0000Strength to StrengthStrength to Strength Sisters welcomed Crystal Miller, Susan Schlabach and Charlene Stoltzfus for a panel discussion on ways sisters can serve others in specific roles. - Crystal will be sharing on members on the foreign fields and the vital roles that...

Crystal will be sharing on members on the foreign fields and the vital roles that sisters can play.

Susan will speak on those in leadership positions and ways sisters can walk alongside, encourage, be there for, and minister to.

Charlene will be talking about single sisters and their important role in the Kingdom and how we can serve them.

An interactive question-and-answer period follows.]]>5307cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/13873176/sexual-addiction-help-others-by-arthur-nc13367c6-6532-407a-b197-d7a810f53078Sat, 19 Nov 2022 11:00:00 +0000Strength to StrengthStrength to Strength welcomed Arthur Nisly to speak on the problem of sexual addiction among conservative Anabaptists.In Part 1, he speaks to church leaders and those who want to help sexual strugglers, but don’t know how. He gives suggestions about...4067cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/13873176/bonus-talk-would-jesus-vote-thoughts-frorecent research from Barna Group, more practicing Christians believe the government is responsible to create meaningful change, rather than the church.Dan’s essay, “A Question of Power,” provides an outline of Jesus’ relation to the world as a model for His followers.With Election Day in the United States only ten days away, this talk is not only timely but important for those who wish to follow the King Jesus while residing in a world with the church enamored by political power.An interactive question-and-answer period follows.Recommended, also by Dan Ziegler:

• Essay: Following Jesus into the Bible – How Anabaptists Understand Scripture, Part 1
• Essay: Jesus means what He says and He is talking to us! – How Anabaptists Understand Scripture, Part 2
• YouTube video: Why Do They Live That Way, Part 1
• YouTube video: Why Do They Live That Way, Part 2

]]>1a2fe659-5f83-456a-bd4d-a55bec731274Sat, 29 Oct 2022 10:00:00 +0000Strength to StrengthStrength to Strength welcomed Dan Ziegler on an off-Saturday to discuss the politics of Jesus’ nation.According to https://www.barna.com/research/midterms-pastors-guidance/, more practicing Christians believe the government is responsible to create...recent research from Barna Group, more practicing Christians believe the government is responsible to create meaningful change, rather than the church.Dan’s essay, “A Question of Power,” provides an outline of Jesus’ relation to the world as a model for His followers.With Election Day in the United States only ten days away, this talk is not only timely but important for those who wish to follow the King Jesus while residing in a world with the church enamored by political power.An interactive question-and-answer period follows.Recommended, also by Dan Ziegler:

• Essay: Following Jesus into the Bible – How Anabaptists Understand Scripture, Part 1
• Essay: Jesus means what He says and He is talking to us! – How Anabaptists Understand Scripture, Part 2
• YouTube video: Why Do They Live That Way, Part 1
• YouTube video: Why Do They Live That Way, Part 2

]]>4162cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/13873176/the-weak-and-the-strong-being-church-togWhat does it mean to bear with the weak? Am I weak or am I strong? The differences between the weak and the strong can cause some tension in church life. But as we read in John 13:35, it is critical that we learn to work together and support each other. This talk will share some thoughts and perspectives on constructively navigating this aspect of relationships.
We then who are strong ought to bear with the scruples of the weak, and not to please ourselves.Romans 15:1 NKJV
An interactive question-and-answer period follows.]]>7fba65d9-e1ab-4950-a7d1-a3a0e92a44d7Sat, 22 Oct 2022 10:00:00 +0000Strength to StrengthStrength to Strength welcomed Lamar Showalter to discuss God’s desire for relationships within the church. What does it mean to bear with the weak? Am I weak or am I strong? The differences between the weak and the strong can cause some tension in...What does it mean to bear with the weak? Am I weak or am I strong? The differences between the weak and the strong can cause some tension in church life. But as we read in John 13:35, it is critical that we learn to work together and support each other. This talk will share some thoughts and perspectives on constructively navigating this aspect of relationships.
We then who are strong ought to bear with the scruples of the weak, and not to please ourselves.Romans 15:1 NKJV
An interactive question-and-answer period follows.]]>4581cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/13873176/s2s-sisters-room-at-the-table-by-jamila-7f844dee-ae41-4aab-a686-3afcc0ea4a76Sat, 01 Oct 2022 19:00:00 +0000Strength to StrengthStrength to Strength Sisters welcomed Jamila Kurtz for a conversation in missional hospitality.Do you spend your days changing diapers, washing dishes and sorting through piles of laundry?Does doing something to advance the kingdom of God seem like an...5917cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/13873176/three-trees-and-a-computer-bug-lessons-i8cc3d359-8326-4cf1-addb-69d478832a37Sat, 24 Sep 2022 10:00:00 +0000Strength to StrengthStrength to Strength welcomed Ryan J. A. Hoover to share stories, observations, and lessons learned from leadership in crisis.In August 2003, 55,000,000 people in eight states and Ontario lost power – some for several hours, some for multiple days –...5142cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/13873176/s2s-sisters-our-homeschool-journey-by-li339d6705-3077-4189-b849-d5a1cd6cb2c6Sat, 03 Sep 2022 19:00:00 +0000Strength to StrengthStrength to Strength Sisters welcomed Lisa Peters to discuss their family’s journey into the unchartered territory of homeschooling.My husband and I were both public schooled, I never even dreamed of homeschooling my own children… that is until our...4291cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/13873176/four-kingdom-cautions-by-john-d-martin

“Judge not”

“Do not cast your pearls before swine”

“Ask, seek, and knock”

“Whatever you want men to do to you, do also to them”

Put aside your pat interpretations, and allow yourself a fresh perspective from Jesus’ Constitution.An interactive question-and-answer period follows.]]>be5384ff-cf58-4911-91be-efe930468ec5Sat, 13 Aug 2022 10:00:00 +0000Strength to StrengthStrength to Strength welcomed John D. Martin to share some words of Jesus as a reminder to those who diligently seek Him.The Sermon on the Mount presents Jesus’ ideal, a colony of Heaven on earth as visualized in the Lord’s prayer, “Your will be done...

“Judge not”

“Do not cast your pearls before swine”

“Ask, seek, and knock”

“Whatever you want men to do to you, do also to them”

Put aside your pat interpretations, and allow yourself a fresh perspective from Jesus’ Constitution.An interactive question-and-answer period follows.]]>4330cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/13873176/s2s-sisters-the-god-who-sees-by-natasha-661e2ffa-960e-4ee0-bae9-bda3eba2756cSat, 06 Aug 2022 19:00:00 +0000Strength to StrengthStrength to Strength Sisters welcomed Natasha Sweazy to contrast the worldviews from women in the Bible to the world today. From the cries of women saying, “give me children or I will die” to “give me children and I’ll die”.No matter what stage of...5244cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/13873176/why-don-t-we-love-god-by-darvin-martinhis personal YouTube channel.]]>f9f5fcf6-0063-465e-a8b3-b1faf94cffc4Sat, 30 Jul 2022 10:00:00 +0000Strength to StrengthStrength to Strength welcomed Darvin Martin to discuss what Peter meant when he said:“But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts…”1 Peter 3:15aThe primary command that God has given us is to love Him with all of our being. But how can we love a God whom...his personal YouTube channel.]]>3923cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/13873176/bonus-talk-understanding-trauma-ocd-and-4e3e70d3-05f8-4478-9dc8-78694e14d15bSat, 09 Jul 2022 10:00:00 +0000Strength to StrengthStrength to Strength welcomed Conrad Eby to discuss his experience in understanding and dealing with behaviors resulting from trauma.Trauma, defined as any extraordinary disruption of a person’s inner world, can be the beginning of emotional distress...4768cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/13873176/s2s-sisters-return-to-thy-mistress-by-be3f44dbe6-32dd-40fe-b304-7d16f8b674f4Sat, 02 Jul 2022 19:00:00 +0000Strength to StrengthStrength to Strength Sisters welcomed Bernice Troyer to share lessons from the experiences of Sarai and Hagar.Full of frustration with her own her faulty plan to help God, Sarai deals hardly with Hagar. Hagar runs to the desert to escape the abuse,...4703cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/13873176/understanding-trauma-ocd-and-scrupulositdiagram to accompany this talk]]>d524ae0b-5211-42b5-ae97-4cdf06ffbb7dSat, 18 Jun 2022 10:00:00 +0000Strength to StrengthStrength to Strength welcomed Conrad Eby to discuss his experience in understanding and dealing with behaviors resulting from trauma.Trauma, defined as any extraordinary disruption of a person’s inner world, can be the beginning of emotional distress...diagram to accompany this talk]]>5115cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/13873176/s2s-sisters-visiting-the-fatherless-in-t126b135c-5d91-495c-a0de-ce96d8c0ae94Sat, 04 Jun 2022 19:00:00 +0000Strength to StrengthStrength to Strength Sisters welcomed Marcia Zimmerman to share about seeking God’s heart for ways to minister in the brokenness that comes with trauma and prenatal exposure to substance abuse.An interactive question-and-answer period follows.4289cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/13873176/the-economics-of-the-kingdom-of-god-by-ehe presented in this four-part series.An interactive question-and-answer period follows.]]>74e813ef-80d3-456f-a2bb-a7695fa936deSat, 23 Apr 2022 10:00:00 +0000Strength to StrengthStrength to Strength welcomed Edsel Burdge to discuss God’s vision of how economics should work within His nation.Where is your treasure?This survey of the Old Testament and the teachings of Jesus and the apostles will demonstrate a consistent...he presented in this four-part series.An interactive question-and-answer period follows.]]>4496cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/13873176/s2s-sisters-beauty-in-suffering-by-linda9824a922-fda7-48a2-b6b6-cee7bc0e2486Sat, 02 Apr 2022 19:00:00 +0000Strength to StrengthStrength to Strength Sisters welcomed Linda Miller to share on how God redemptively lightens the dark journeys of our lives.In a world of brokenness, we experience pain and hardship. We shy away form suffering, longing for healing and relief from the...3532cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/13873176/patriotic-ambassadors-the-kingdom-messag5cac90eb-1e06-4d93-81b6-f74dad9a8542Sat, 12 Mar 2022 11:00:00 +0000Strength to StrengthStrength to Strength welcomed Shawn Miller to share an overview presentation of the kingdom of God.To be a “kingdom person” means to be under the reign of God. Like earthly nations, Jesus’ kingdom has four components including a leader, constitution,...2801cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/13873176/s2s-sisters-faithfully-running-the-race-c58c7918-dce2-4255-bc30-8a96ee7cd2feSat, 05 Feb 2022 20:00:00 +0000Strength to StrengthStrength to Strength Sisters welcomed Deborah Bercot to reflect on characters whose lives are worth replicating.Running the race faithfully to the end, even unto death. Our sisters and brothers have done this through the ages. Deborah presents a...3614cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/13873176/kingdom-reductionism-an-atonement-talk-dKingdom Reductionism by Dean Taylor]]>114e04b2-702a-4dbb-9ce2-42d7bc4e809bSat, 29 Jan 2022 11:00:00 +0000Strength to StrengthStrength to Strength welcomed Dean Taylor to discuss the atonement.When it comes to the doctrine of the Atonement, most theologically minded Anabaptists (including myself) would consider ourselves a “Christus-Victor-guy.” What I mean by this is that...Kingdom Reductionism by Dean Taylor]]>6765cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/13873176/bonus-talk-kingdom-opportunities-2022-paff8ff6ac-2011-482c-b961-19e562c16ae6Sat, 22 Jan 2022 11:00:00 +0000Strength to StrengthStrength to Strength welcomed four brothers on an off-Saturday to introduce and discuss ministry opportunities in 2022.Jesus said,Do you not say, “There are still four months and then comes the harvest”? Behold, I say to you, lift up your eyes and...4088cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/13873176/rise-up-o-man-of-god-by-lamar-showalterRise up, O men of God!Have done with lesser things;Give heart and soul and mind and strengthTo serve the King of kings.William Merrill
An interactive question-and-answer period follows.]]>b47a9340-0c73-4dce-8d5c-ee7838fb88a1Sat, 01 Jan 2022 11:00:00 +0000Strength to StrengthStrength to Strength welcomed Lamar Showalter to encourage us to rise up in this new year.Hunger and starvation are not new tragedies. But did you know people are dying of starvation right in your own town? This is a challenge for 2022 to rise up and...Rise up, O men of God!Have done with lesser things;Give heart and soul and mind and strengthTo serve the King of kings.William Merrill
An interactive question-and-answer period follows.]]>3893cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/13873176/patriotic-ambassadors-turning-obstacles-Reaching America.Few of our unbelieving American neighbors are coming to faith and joining our conservative Anabaptist fellowships. Does our culture lack spiritual interest, are we doing something wrong, or should this be considered normal?An interactive question-and-answer period follows.]]>8224c23c-abff-48f9-b5f2-a785f0abd8daSat, 04 Dec 2021 11:00:00 +0000Strength to StrengthStrength to Strength welcomed Gary Miller to discuss his recent book, https://tgsinternational.com/product/reaching-america/.Few of our unbelieving American neighbors are coming to faith and joining our conservative Anabaptist fellowships. Does our...Reaching America.Few of our unbelieving American neighbors are coming to faith and joining our conservative Anabaptist fellowships. Does our culture lack spiritual interest, are we doing something wrong, or should this be considered normal?An interactive question-and-answer period follows.]]>5522cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/13873176/patriotic-ambassadors-politics-culture-ae58db26f-2002-4eaa-b99c-bb84af3a2214Sat, 16 Oct 2021 10:00:00 +0000Strength to StrengthStrength to Strength welcomed Dwight Nisly to discuss his experiences with expanding the kingdom of God.Have you ever wrestled with the role of politics and culture in advancing God’s Kingdom? The Apostle Paul answers these questions with a call to...4361cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/13873176/afghan-refugee-crisis-how-can-we-help-byPlain News: Helping Afghan Refugees #2You can help: contribute to Christian Aid MinistriesYou can help: contribute to Advance 1040]]>c5cba047-51cf-4bf7-938e-94f7f1043b6aSat, 25 Sep 2021 10:00:00 +0000Strength to StrengthStrength to Strength welcomed four brothers to discuss the refugee flow from Afghanistan.There are urgent and long-term opportunities to provide physical, emotional, and spiritual support to needy people-groups arriving at our doorsteps.Join us as we...Plain News: Helping Afghan Refugees #2You can help: contribute to Christian Aid MinistriesYou can help: contribute to Advance 1040]]>4473cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/13873176/witnessing-jesus-by-zach-barkman9ba18c38-e4ba-4395-acc5-d7e1ea351665Sun, 15 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0000Strength to StrengthStrength to Strength welcomed Zach Barkman to discuss reaching unbelievers through apologetics.Here’s Zach’s burden for this talk:After years of street/open-air/campus evangelism, I surveyed all of Jesus’ Gospel conversations — and compared them to...4369cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/13873176/when-jesus-says-follow-me-by-siraji-admoe6afe42d-af9d-4f86-8c38-25ae3739187bSat, 15 May 2021 10:00:00 +0000Strength to StrengthStrength to Strength welcomed Siraji Adomati to share his testimony.Born and raised as a Muslim, Siraji shares his journey from Islam to a follower of Jesus Christ. He is now an active church-builder in a kingdom church in Uganda.An interactive...4160cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/13873176/contending-earnestly-for-the-faith-by-cl0657ab6e-267e-4705-b69b-a844b936a80dSat, 01 May 2021 10:00:00 +0000Strength to StrengthStrength to Strength welcomed Zack Johnson and Clark Wray to discuss the ministries of The Historic Faith, and Sattler College.Clark Wray joined to discuss The Historic Faith, a project by Sattler College in collaboration with Scroll Publishing to...4143cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/13873176/the-unreached-people-group-next-door-by-805db438-e563-4454-8efd-0a0f99a332c9Sat, 03 Apr 2021 10:00:00 +0000Strength to StrengthStrength to Strength welcomes Clyde Zimmerman to discuss practical evangelism. What would the the impact if our churches became intentional about being missionaries as part of our daily lives?Are our neighbors in North America a new “unreached people...4054cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/13873176/economics-jesus-way-by-john-d-martinfce1839f-e6c9-4697-bc46-b8eca98456adSat, 06 Mar 2021 11:00:00 +0000Strength to StrengthStrength to Strength welcomes John D. Martin to discuss what Jesus intended for his followers in relation to finances.Using the Sermon on the Mount as his text, he explores the difficult words of Jesus. Can we make sense of these passages without...3971cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/13873176/life-lessons-from-a-zillion-canoe-trips-https://www.baldeagleboyscamp.org/ ) and the Allegany Boys Camp ( https://www.alleganyboyscamp.org/ ).

Using stories, he shares Scriptural discipleship lessons drawn from many years of experience discipling boys.

An interactive question-and-answer period follows.]]>2c5aa846-2142-4e0e-8de9-593568dc52b5Sat, 27 Feb 2021 11:00:00 +0000Strength to Strength*Strength to Strength* welcomes Brian Martin to discuss his experiences as “Chief Brian” at the Bald Eagle Boys Camp ( https://www.baldeagleboyscamp.org/ ) and the Allegany Boys Camp ( https://www.alleganyboyscamp.org/ ). Using stories, he shares...https://www.baldeagleboyscamp.org/ ) and the Allegany Boys Camp ( https://www.alleganyboyscamp.org/ ).

Using stories, he shares Scriptural discipleship lessons drawn from many years of experience discipling boys.

An interactive question-and-answer period follows.]]>3809cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/13873176/vaccines-efficacy-and-ethics-by-philip-h
Of particular relevance in the Covid-19 era, Philip helps to carefully sort through the known data, while identifying popular myths circulating online.

An interactive question-and-answer period follows.]]>a50bf406-0b17-477b-ba93-517c4d1992a2Sat, 20 Feb 2021 11:00:00 +0000Strength to Strength*Strength to Strength* welcomes Philip Hess to discuss the history of vaccines, as well as the health and moral implications. Of particular relevance in the Covid-19 era, Philip helps to carefully sort through the known data, while identifying...
Of particular relevance in the Covid-19 era, Philip helps to carefully sort through the known data, while identifying popular myths circulating online.

An interactive question-and-answer period follows.]]>5248cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/13873176/christians-politics-a-challenge-from-his_1
Constantinianism was not only a fourth, twelfth, or sixteenth-century problem for the church. It is still a corrupting influence in the twenty-first century. Dean will challenge you to reconsider how the Church should engage the culture today.

Recommendations of books shared during the presentation:

* “The Anatomy of a Hybrid” by Leonard Verduin ( https://scrollpublishing.com/products/anatomy-of-a-hybrid/ )
* “The Reformers and Their Stepchildren” by Leonard Verduin ( https://scrollpublishing.com/products/the-reformers-and-their-stepchildren/ )
* “How Christians Made Peace with War: Early Christian Understandings of War” by John Driver ( https://www.amazon.com/How-Christians-Made-Peace-Understandings/dp/1556351763 )

Though this presentation used a PowerPoint presentation, you will still be able to glean a lot if listening to audio-only.

An interactive question-and-answer period follows.]]>6784daf8-d33e-46cb-9260-00738908384eSat, 13 Feb 2021 20:00:00 +0000Strength to StrengthJoin Dean Taylor as he surveys the landscape of Christian involvement in politics. Dean takes a historical approach to expose the devastating results when Christians get involved in the political arena. Constantinianism was not only a fourth,...
Constantinianism was not only a fourth, twelfth, or sixteenth-century problem for the church. It is still a corrupting influence in the twenty-first century. Dean will challenge you to reconsider how the Church should engage the culture today.

Recommendations of books shared during the presentation:

* “The Anatomy of a Hybrid” by Leonard Verduin ( https://scrollpublishing.com/products/anatomy-of-a-hybrid/ )
* “The Reformers and Their Stepchildren” by Leonard Verduin ( https://scrollpublishing.com/products/the-reformers-and-their-stepchildren/ )
* “How Christians Made Peace with War: Early Christian Understandings of War” by John Driver ( https://www.amazon.com/How-Christians-Made-Peace-Understandings/dp/1556351763 )

Though this presentation used a PowerPoint presentation, you will still be able to glean a lot if listening to audio-only.

An interactive question-and-answer period follows.]]>6293cleanfull