Best Chaplain Warren Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. 522: Sean Feucht & Rob McCoy, Amy Grant, Danny Akin Announces Retirement 31:31

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On today’s program, musician Sean Feucht and pastor Rob McCoy are joining forces for The Courageous Christianity Tour in honor of the late Charlie Kirk. Feucht has been accused in recent months of major moral, ethical, and financial failures. We’ll take a look. Plus, Contemporary Christian Music legend Amy Grant and her family have settled a case o…

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Ep. 521: How Ministry Leaders Should Respond To A PR Crisis 38:26

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Here at MinistryWatch, we often report on organizations in crisis. One of the things that continues to interest me about these situations is the way Christian organizations respond to these crises. Some of them do a good job of staying in front of the crisis, or at least attempting to do so. But others are either caught by surprise, don’t know what…

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Ep. 520: Franklin Graham Trashes The “Modesto Manifesto” 11:28

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In October of 1948, Billy Graham and his ministry team — Cliff Barrows, George Beverly Shea and Grady Wilson — held evangelistic meetings in Modesto, Calif. These men gathered in their spare time to write what Barrows came to call the “Modesto Manifesto.” That document outlined the standards they would follow regarding “financial integrity, sexual …

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Episode 34 Segment 2: Trump Effect: Discussion about Five More Pieces of Advice for Men 22:14

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The Chaplain's Corner After Hours is a podcast where we look at current world issues which impact our Christian Walk and our Spiritual Journey. My Honest Advice For Gen Z Men: https://www.realtalkwithzuby.com/p/my-honest-advice-for-gen-z-men My Advice to Catholic Young Men: https://crisismagazine.com/opinion/my-advice-to-catholic-young-men Link to …

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Ep. 519: Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, Samaritan’s Purse Exit ECFA, Pro-Life in a Post-Roe World 29:17

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On today’s program, the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association was a founding member of the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability. Its sister ministry, Samaritan’s Purse, joined soon after. Now, both ministries have voluntarily resigned due to a newly added leadership requirement. We’ll have details. And, pro-life ministries continue to a…

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Ep. 518: Thinking Out Loud About The Dissident Right 12:50

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Canon Press, the publishing arm of Pastor Douglas Wilson’s ministry, made an unsolicited and unsuccessful offer to buy Christianity Today (CT) for $10 million. CT responded by saying the magazine “is not for sale and has never been for sale.” That has gotten Warren Smith thinking about the dissident right and the role of journalism. Here is a link …

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Ep. 517: The Future of Christian Higher Education with Ed Stetzer 29:00

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Regular listeners to this podcast, or regular readers of MinistryWatch, know that we have spent a lot of time covering Christian education. The reasons for our coverage are many. Christian colleges are among the largest Christian institutions in the country, taking in billions of dollars each year. Secondly, what happens in Christian colleges and s…

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Episode 34 Segment 1: Trump Effect: List for Five More Pieces of Advice for Men 8:51

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The Chaplain's Corner After Hours is a podcast where we look at current world issues which impact our Christian Walk and our Spiritual Journey. My Honest Advice For Gen Z Men: https://www.realtalkwithzuby.com/p/my-honest-advice-for-gen-z-men My Advice to Catholic Young Men: https://crisismagazine.com/opinion/my-advice-to-catholic-young-men Link to …

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Ep. 516: IHOP, Ethnos 360, Camp Mystic Parents Unhappy 25:07

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On today’s program, an investigation dug into abuse allegations at IHOP-KC—and now a pastoral team charged with making recommendations based on that investigation has determined Mike Bickle is ‘permanently disqualified’ from church office. We’ll take a look. And, a sexual abuse lawsuit against the missionary agency Ethnos360 has been dismissed. Plu…

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Ep. 515: The Triumphs, Troubles, and Tragedies Faced by Retiring Grove City College President Paul McNulty 51:06

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By Warren Smith and Natasha Smith

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Ep. 514: Voddie Baucham’s Advice to Parents 11:59

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In 2015 I sat down with Voddie Baucham and had a wide-ranging conversation. We talked about homeschooling, what it means to be a man, the duties of fatherhood, and Brazilian jui-jitsu! On today’s podcast, I share with you excerpts of that conversation. To read an edited transcript of our 2015 conversation, click here. The producer for today’s progr…

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EP 34: Trump Effect: Second Five Pieces of Advice-Discussion 33:45

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The Chaplain's Corner After Hours is a podcast where we look at current world issues which impact our Christian Walk and our Spiritual Journey. Link to Episode 32: https://youtu.be/9YILeGHmuMI My Honest Advice For Gen Z Men: https://www.realtalkwithzuby.com/p/my-honest-advice-for-gen-z-men My Advice to Catholic Young Men: https://crisismagazine.com…

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Ep. 513: Burk Parsons, Christopher Yuan, David Sills and Jennifer Lyell, ACNA Military Chaplains 28:04

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On today’s program, St. Andrew’s Chapel in Sanford, Florida, has refused to reveal the salaries of its pastors—even to its own board of elders. But a new whistleblower report shows that at least three of its pastors receive compensation that’s raising eyebrows. We’ll take a look. Plus, the use of celebrities to promote causes is not new—but ministr…

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Ep. 512: Justin Murff and Digital Church’s Role in Reaching Closed Countries 38:47

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Justin Murff is one of those guys I turn to when I want to sort out what is going on in the world. He has been, or is currently, an Anglican priest, a media executive, and advocate for religious freedom, a former Southern Baptist pastor, and a whole lot more. His innovative work has reshaped how faith communities engage unreached or poorly reached …

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Ep. 511: Why Christian Ministries Should Pay Attention to The Jimmy Kimmel Debacle 12:15

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Christian ministries, especially Christian broadcasters, should pay attention to the Jimmy Kimmel situation. What’s happening to Kimmel now could be happening to Greg Laurie, David Jeremiah, Alistair Begg, Erwin Lutzer, or dozens of other broadcasters in a future administration.The Wall Street Journal I reference in this episode can be found here.T…

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Ep. 510: World Vision, Largest Christian Schools, Why Pastors Quit Ministry 28:59

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On today’s program, an anti-trafficking group based in North Carolina is being accused of exploiting the very women it is supposed to be helping. We’ll take a look.And, World Vision’s CEO discusses humanitarian work in a post USAID world. We’ll have details.Plus, factors that are forcing pastors to quit the ministry.But first, eight leaders at the …

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Ep. 509: A Few Thoughts on the Life and Legacy of Charlie Kirk 13:38

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The death of Charlie Kirk has caused a lot of soul searching by those on the left and the right, as it should. Al Mohler, writing for WORLD, said, “Every generation has its own formative moments. Yesterday is now one of those days.”Charlie Kirk changed over the years. His near-permanent scowl, perhaps a young man’s attempt to be taken seriously, wa…

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Episode 33: Honoring Charlie Kirk and the Path Forward 23:09

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The Chaplain's Corner After Hours is a podcast where we look at current world issues which impact our Christian Walk and our Spiritual Journey. Charles James Kirk (October 14, 1993 – September 10, 2025) was an American right-wing political activist, author, and media personality. He co-founded the conservative organization Turning Point USA (TPUSA)…

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Ep. 508: Charlie Kirk, Assemblies of God, Unlikely Heroes, and Arkansas Gambling 32:06

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On today’s program, a Texas court is considering sanctions against the South Texas Assemblies of God for refusing to provide documents in a case related to its Chi Alpha college ministry. The denomination has been accused of allowing a convicted sexual predator to continue serving with college students. We’ll have details.Plus, anti-trafficking gro…

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Dan McDonnell, University of Louisville Head Baseball Coach 39:06

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Today's guest is Dan McDonnell, head coach of the University of Louisville baseball team. Coach McDonnell is a two-time National Coach of the Year (2007, 2017) and has the third-highest career winning percentage (.691) among active NCAA Division 1 coaches entering the 2025 season. Dan was named the ACC Coach of the Year three times (2015, 2016 and …

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Ep. 507: Michael Reneau of The Dispatch on Doug Wilson, Jen Hatmaker, and More 42:17

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By Warren Smith and Natasha Smith

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Ep. 506: Eventide’s Robin John on Biblically Responsible Investing 33:34

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Here at MinistryWatch, our mission is to help Christian donors become true stewards. We provide resources to help you become more faithful stewards of the resources God has entrusted to you. If you’ve been around MinistryWatch for a while, that means we help you to give wisely and faithfully.But for most Christians, even generous Christians, the am…

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Ep. 505: Assemblies of God, American Bible Society, America’s Largest Christian Colleges and Universities 32:20

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On today’s program, the Assemblies of God South Texas Ministry Network has discovered financial misconduct among its ranks. This is the same Assemblies of God network plagued by Chi Alpha sexual abuse scandals. We’ll have details.And, a ministry helping Christians escape ‘high control’ churches…the group encourages believers to rebuild—not deconstr…

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Ep. 504: Trevin Wax and Thomas West on the Power of Catechism 34:11

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Catchisms are, quite simply, question-and-answer summaries of the faith.For centuries Christians have catechisms to teach the fundamentals of the faith, and to disciple new believers. The Westminster Catechism, the Heidelberg Catechism, Luther’s Catechism, and others have been used by Christians since the Reformation.But some so-called “low church”…

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EP 32 Segment 2: Trump Effect: First Five Pieces of Advice-Discussion 23:32

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The Chaplain's Corner After Hours is a podcast where we look at current world issues which impact our Christian Walk and our Spiritual Journey. Link to Episode 32: https://youtu.be/9YILeGHmuMI Link to Episode 32 Segment 1: https://youtu.be/E0Sww-3oGN0 My Honest Advice For Gen Z Men: https://www.realtalkwithzuby.com/p/my-honest-advice-for-gen-z-men …

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Ep. 503: David E. Taylor Arrested, Kentucky Church Encourages Members to Take Library Books, Flagship SBC Church Sells Property 33:22

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On today’s program, David E. Taylor—the self-appointed apostle of Kingdom of God Global Church and head of Joshua Media Ministries—was arrested this week for forced labor and money laundering. If convicted, he could face more than 20 years in prison. We’ll have details.And, a Kentucky church has encouraged their members to check books out of their …

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Ep. 502: Remembering Dr. James Dobson 12:33

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James C. Dobson, a psychologist, political activist, and author who championed Christian pro-family values on his popular radio shows and in his bestselling books, died Thursday. He was 89.Here are a few links I mention in today’s EXTRA episode.In 2022, I wrote an appreciation of Dr. Dobson for MinistryWatch, when he announced his retirement from f…

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EP 32 Segment 1: Trump Effect: First Five Pieces of Advice 8:17

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The Chaplain's Corner After Hours is a podcast where we look at current world issues which impact our Christian Walk and our Spiritual Journey. Link to Full Episode 32: https://youtu.be/9YILeGHmuMI My Honest Advice For Gen Z Men: https://www.realtalkwithzuby.com/p/my-honest-advice-for-gen-z-men My Advice to Catholic Young Men: https://crisismagazin…

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Ep. 501: Liberty University, SBC’s New Abuse Hotline, Remembering Dr. James Dobson 33:11

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On today’s program, a former employee sues Liberty University, claiming she was given heavier work loads, less pay, and was passed over for promotions. In the end, she claims she was fired for being a whistleblower. We’ll have details.Plus, email scams are targeting churches…in some cases, scammers pose as pastors seeking donations. How can churche…

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Ep. 500: Hunter Baker on “Postliberal Protestants” 37:30

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When the Soviet Union collapsed, Frances Fukuyama famously declared that we had reached the “end of history.” He meant that the big arguments, the major ideological struggles, were now all in the past, and that liberal democracy would prevail from then on. The rest would be just cordial arguments about policy.That peaceful kingdom has obviously not…

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Ep. 499: Don’t Let Exvangelicals Drive Your Ministry 10:51

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On today’s EXTRA Episode, Warren Smith discusses new research from Ryan Burge on “exvangelicals.” Burge’s conclusion: The movement is “way overblown.”To read a transcript of today’s episode, click here.The producer for today’s program is Jeff McIntosh. Until next time, may God bless you.By Warren Smith and Natasha Smith

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Episode 32: Trump Effect: Masculine Advice for Men: Young and Old 34:39

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The Chaplain's Corner After Hours is a podcast where we look at current world issues which impact our Christian Walk and our Spiritual Journey. My Honest Advice For Gen Z Men: https://www.realtalkwithzuby.com/p/my-honest-advice-for-gen-z-men My Advice to Catholic Young Men: https://crisismagazine.com/opinion/my-advice-to-catholic-young-men Items On…

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Ep. 498: World Vision Prevails, Seminaries Should Examine Faculty Screening Process, and Trust in Churches Rebounds…Slightly 34:13

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On today’s program, World Vision prevails in court after it was sued for discrimination. The ruling protects the ministry’s right to hire based on its religious beliefs. We’ll have details.And, a seminary professor accused of sexual misconduct resigned from Concordia Seminary, and is now hired by an independent seminary…raising questions about what…

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Ep. 497: How Do You Measure Ministry Effectiveness? A conversation with True Charity's Nathan Mayo 23:57

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Here at MinistryWatch we measure a lot of things. We measure financial efficiency. Simply explained, that’s the amount of money that goes to ministry vs. the amount of money. We grade ministries based on their transparency. Our Donor Confidence Score takes into account more than a dozen factors before providing an overall score designed to help you…

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Ep. 496: “Shiny Happy People” Grows Dull 14:51

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The producers of the new season of “Shiny Happy People” have taken a page out of the Geraldo Rivera School of Journalism.To read a transcript of today’s podcast, click here.The producer for today’s program is Jeff McIntosh. Until next time, may God bless you.By Warren Smith and Natasha Smith

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Episode 31: The President Trump Push to "Trust in Almighty God" 26:07

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The Chaplain's Corner After Hours is a podcast where we look at current world issues which impact our Christian Walk and our Spiritual Journey. Link to EP 29: https://youtu.be/ESmVKeFGexg Link to EP 30: https://youtu.be/o6MWKceP6Ks CBN Story Link: https://cbn.com/news/us/trust-almighty-god-pentagon-prayers-religious-summit-trump-admin-promotes-fait…

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Ep. 495: ACNA and Stewart Ruch, T.D. Jakes, the ERLC 31:40

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On today’s program, a third prosecutor has been appointed in the trial of Anglican Church in North America Bishop Stewart Ruch after the first two resigned. The Bishop is on trial with the denomination for welcoming abusers into the church, and minimizing the needs of abuse survivors.A North Carolina church was the victim of an online scam that sto…

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Ep. 494: Remembering Bob Case and His Impact on MinistryWatch 12:47

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If you are a regular reader of MinistryWatch, and you appreciate our approach to the news, you should know about Bob Case.In fact, if you read WORLD Magazine, or Christianity Today, or The Dispatch, or any of dozens of other news outlets, you have – whether you know it or not – been influenced by Bob Case.Robert Allen Case II is one of the unsung h…

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Episode 30 Segment 2: Churches Aligned with the Culture Shun Men Too! 5:35

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The Chaplain's Corner After Hours is a podcast where we look at current world issues which impact our Christian Walk and our Spiritual Journey. The War on Men has been going on for 50 years. Here is what it looks like.By Chaplain Warren

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Ep. 493: My Faith Votes, Christian School Tax Credits, The King’s College, and Bill Gothard 32:52

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On today’s program, conservative leader Jason Yates, who was the former CEO of My Faith Votes, has pleaded guilty to the possession of child sexual abuse material. We’ll have details.President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill…school choice advocates welcome a provision in the bill that includes a private school tax credit…but the impact on Christian …

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Ep. 491: Burk Parsons and St. Andrew’s Chapel, Church Security, Child Evangelism Fellowship Pursues Ambitious Goal 32:03

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On today’s program, St. Andrew’s Chapel, the church founded by RC Sproul and now led by controversial pastor Burke Parsons, delays its long-awaited vote on leaving the Presbyterian Church in America. We’ll have details.The murders of two women at a Kentucky church this month point to a troubling trend—and churches are seeking help to prevent more v…

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Ep. 490: Will Repeal of the Johnson Amendment be Good or Bad for the Church? 11:45

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In a recent court filing, the IRS said the-so called Johnson Amendment, which bars all nonprofits from being involved in political campaigns, should not apply to political speech during religious services.The IRS decision still awaits a judge’s approval, but – if it comes – it will be a major victory for the Trump Administration and the fulfillment…

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Episode 30 Segment 1: How Men Have Been Shunned by the Culture 4:36

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The Chaplain's Corner After Hours is a podcast where we look at current world issues which impact our Christian Walk and our Spiritual Journey. The War on Men has been going on for 50 years. Here is what it looks like.By Chaplain Warren

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Ep. 489: Amanda Ripley on Why and How We Get Trapped in Conflict 42:10

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Have you noticed that we live in contentious times? I certainly have. Our politics is polarized. Even our church life is too often contentious and ideological, with positions being driven as much by tribalism as by Scripture or a principled theology. Why is there so much conflict today, and is there a way out of it?Amanda Ripley thinks there is. Sh…

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Ep. 488: John MacArthur, the Johnson Amendment, and a Giant Ponzi Scheme in Georgia 32:30

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On today’s program, St. Andrew’s Chapel is facing questions over its lack of financial transparency. Members say church leaders refuse to share budget details. Now, the local presbytery is involved. We’ll have details.And, the I-R-S now says churches CAN endorse politicians—this, despite the so-called Johnson Amendment…a law that threatens to remov…

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Ep. 487: Is Traditional Religion Obsolete? Christian Smith Says “Yes” 39:05

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If you are listening to this podcast, I’m guessing religion plays an important role in your life. It certainly does in mine. That’s why I was a little put off by the title of Christian Smith’s new book Why Religion Went Obsolete: The Demise of Traditional Faith in America. Religion is certainly not obsolete in my life.But I must say: After reading …

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Episode 30: How Come Men Are Not in the Church? Part 2 27:39

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Link to Episode 29 Part I https://youtu.be/ESmVKeFGexg Link to Pew Research https://www.pewresearch.org/religious-landscape-study/ Link to Gallup from ChurchTrac https://www.churchtrac.com/articles/the-state-of-church-attendance-trends-and-statistics-2023By Chaplain Warren

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Ep. 486: Baylor University, The Church and AI, and How To Help Texas Flood Victims 29:43

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On today’s program, Baylor University voluntarily rescinded their acceptance of an LGBTQ research grant after receiving pushback. The school’s president says their stance on biblical sexuality has not changed. We’ll have details.And, is a membership with the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability worth the cost? We talked with current and…

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Ep. 485: Conflict Entrepreneurs, David Platt, and McLean Bible Church 15:30

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In this week’s “Extra” episode, Warren discusses the history of McLean Bible Church and the tenure of David Platt. Does he deserve the criticism he has received? Warren’s answer: Platt is not perfect, but the “conflict entrepreneurs” at his church have produced more heat than light.A few links mentioned in today’s program:Stories about McLean Bible…

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Ep. 484: Dana and Bill Wichterman: “Stewards, Not Owners” 44:54

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The mission of MinistryWatch is to help Christian donors become more faithful stewards of the resources God has entrusted to them.With a mission like that, it’s easy to see why Dana and Bill Wichterman’s new book got my attention. The book is Stewards Not Owners: The Joy of Aligning Your Money With Your Faith. Over the years, I’ve read a lot of boo…