- Are We Really Beyond Religion Now? — A Conversation with Phil Zuckerman. On this episode of the Thinking in Public podcast, Albert Mohler visits with Phil Zuckerman, professor of sociology and secular studies at Pitzer College. Zuckerman’s most recent book, Beyond Doubt: The Secularization of Society is the topic of this episode.
- Introduction to the Life and Work of Tim Keller at TGC Netherlands. In this message from the TGC Netherlands 2023, Collin Hansen examines Tim Keller’s life and ministry through the concept of “rings on a tree,” revealing the different influences that shaped Keller as a believer and pastor.
- ‘The People’s Justice’ — A Conversation with Judge Amul Thapar about Justice Clarence Thomas. On this episode of the Thinking in Public podcast, Albert Mohler speaks with federal judge, Amul Thapur. They discuss his recent book, The People’s Justice: Clarence Thomas and the Constitutional Stories that Define Him.
- After ‘Roe’: The Pro-Life Movement’s Next 50 Years. Daniel Darling writes “The half-century of work by pro-life activists that resulted in the Dobbs decisions must be met with an equal commitment to building a culture of life over the next 50 years.”
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- What Misconceptions Can Christians Have About Worship? In this short video, Derek Thomas mentions two misconceptions Christians may have about what is, and what is not, biblical worship.
- Using Your Gifts. Ken Jones writes “We are to use our gifts for the good and the well-being of all, in our homes, our jobs, in our communities, and throughout the world, as we have opportunity. This is what it means to be salt and light in a dark and unsavory world.”
- Before You Gather, Mourn Your Sin. In this excerpt from his book Sunday Matters: 52 Devotionals to Prepare Your Heart for Church, Paul Tripp writes “Because of the hardness and blindness of the human heart, if you mourn your sin, if you see it as the saddest thing in your life, then you know that you have been visited by God’s grace.”
- How Can I Kill My Selfishness? On this episode of the Ask Pastor John podcast, John Piper responds to a question summarized as “How can I learn to become a selfless young man?”
- How Can I Make My Conscience Tender Again After it Has Been Seared? Our consciences can easily be seared by our sins. Is healing possible? From one of Ligonier’s live events, Burk Parsons identifies the means that God uses to graciously restore a tender conscience.
- How Can I Return to Normal Life After Tragedy? On this episode of the Ask Pastor John podcast, John Piper answers the question “How do I continue to live my life? My heart feels very heavy. I try to listen to sermons and read the Bible, but nothing seems to be getting into my heart.”
- Hoping in God When Our Heroes Die. On this episode of the Ask Pastor John podcast, John Piper responds to the question “When Tim Keller passed away earlier this year, I found myself worried over what leaders — and what quality of leaders — will take the baton in the future. I know the Lord wants me to find my hope in him and him alone. However, I find myself thinking negatively and would like some insight into the hope of the Christian church when the elder statemen — like yourself and Tim Keller — are gone.”
- How Does the Modern Church Often Misunderstand the Holy Spirit? From one of the live Ask Ligonier events, Sinclair Ferguson explains where we might go wrong about the third person of the Trinity, and where the remedy lies.
- Will We Know Everything in Heaven or Will We Learn? Randy Alcorn writes “When we enter Heaven, we’ll presumably begin with the knowledge we had at the time of death. God may enhance our knowledge and will correct countless wrong perceptions. I imagine He’ll reveal many new things to us and then set us on a course of continual learning like that of Adam and Eve in the Garden. Perhaps angels or loved ones already in Heaven will be assigned to tutor us.”
- Persecution can be avoided. All you have to do is compromise. Voddie Baucham
- God hasn’t promised you a suffering free life, what he has promised is his presence, power and care in your suffering. Paul Tripp
- If we look to created things to give us the meaning, hope, and happiness that only God himself can give, it will eventually break our hearts. Tim Keller
- The local church is the only place on earth where little children, the elderly, families, singles, widows, and adopted orphans—all of different ancestries, colors, and socio-economic backgrounds come together to sing songs of victory, partake of one supper, and confess one faith. Burk Parsons
- Every hour of every day, God is richly blessing us; both when we sleep and when we wake His mercy waits upon us. Charles Spurgeon
- Most people sit in today’s joy, foreseeing the coming sorrows. Christians sit in the midst of this world’s sorrows, tasting the coming joy. Tim Keller
- Discernment is not knowing the difference between right and wrong. It is knowing the difference between right and almost right. Charles Spurgeon
- God invites us to come as we are, not to stay as we are. Tim Keller
- Living on mission means that you’ve resisted the world’s plea to just mind your own business. Burk Parsons
