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490 Early Church History 10: Persecution of Early Christians

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This is part 10 of the Early Church History class. The Roman government persecuted Christians for the first three centuries. In this episode, you’ll learn about various persecutions that flared up during the reigns of Trajan, Marcus Aurelius, Decius, Valerian, and Diocletian. We’ll also cover why Romans both despised and feared Christianity. Learning about the Read more about 490 Early Church History 10: Persecution of Early Christians[…]

Revive 2020 Teachings

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On January 3-5, more than eighty young adults gathered in Woodstock, Connecticut for a weekend focused on the theme “Fight for Peace.”  We played ice-breakers, we worshiped, we listened to teachings, we played floor hockey and dodge ball, we attended workshops, and we renewed old friendships and made new friends. Revive 2020 focused a great Read more about Revive 2020 Teachings[…]

Theology 8 — Challenging Annihilationism

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Today we’ll take a look at a number of confusing scriptures that seem to indicate that hell is a place where the wicked are consciously tormented forever.  We’ll look at texts that talk about weeping and gnashing of teeth as well as the how the worm will not die nor the fire be quenched.  We’ll Read more about Theology 8 — Challenging Annihilationism[…]

123 The Fall by Preston & Jackie Perry

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Have you ever thought about what it must have been like for Adam and Eve have that conversation after the Fall, after they had become ashamed of what they had done and they had to come to grips with the new reality.  In this stunning piece of poetry, written by Preston and Jackie Perry, we Read more about 123 The Fall by Preston & Jackie Perry[…]

Interview 20: How To Quit Pornography (Blake Cortright)

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Let’s face it; it’s difficult to talk about pornography, especially among Christians.  We get overwhelmed with feelings of shame and embarrassment while fearing how others will regard us with disgust or disdain.  However, this issue is a huge struggle for a ton of Christians (and non-Christians) in the world today.  Drawing on some of what Read more about Interview 20: How To Quit Pornography (Blake Cortright)[…]