Best John Russin Podcasts (2025)

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Who is God: Joshua, Yeshua, Jesus (Part 1) 34:48

2d ago34:48

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Warrior. Shepherd. Leader. Man of deep faith in God. All these, and more, describe Joshua, a stunning type of the ultimate Yeshua, the Lord Jesus Christ.By Frank Friedmann and John Russin

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Who is God: El Shaddai (Part 2) 30:48

9d ago30:48

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We may wander and stray, but the heart of El Shaddai toward us never changes. When we choose to live face to face with Him, He promises to make us complete and to supply all our needs, so that we lack nothing.By Frank Friedmann and John Russin

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Who is God: El Shaddai (Part 1) 26:09

16d ago26:09

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This name, above all others, shows the heart of our all-sufficient God toward His children. When we are weak and vulnerable, He is our nurturing, comforting El Shaddai, the One Who promises to meet all our needs.By Frank Friedmann and John Russin

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Who is God: Prince of Peace 36:26

23d ago36:26

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Safety, welfare, contentment, and completeness are all wrapped up in the word peace. When God gives us His peace, He gives us the Person of Peace, Jesus Christ. And through Him, we can cast our concerns in the lap of our God and enjoy His rest.By Frank Friedmann and John Russin

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Who is God: Wonderful Counselor 32:07

1M ago32:07

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Come, let’s reason together. That’s the compassionate invitation from our Lord to safely share all our sins and struggles with Him. He will show us the truth about our circumstances and, through that truth, empower us to live lives that honor Him.By Frank Friedmann and John Russin

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SE07 EP11 - A Church Musician’s Guide to the History of the Pronunciation of Latin - with Dr. John Pepino 57:11

1M ago57:11

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Looking for a historical and ecclesiastical framework by which to understand performance decisions about the pronunciation of Latin? Join Dr. John Pepino as he explains the origins of the Latin language and how we know anything about the pronunciation of classical Latin, describes the style and handing on of the golden age of Latin, discusses the r…

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SE07 EP10 - Should Postludes Be Loud? And Other Organ Repertoire Questions for the Catholic Parish Organist - with Prof. Christopher Berry 40:30

1M ago40:30

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Join us as we outline strategies for making playing great repertoire every Sunday and feast day possible, even if you're a really busy parish music director. Prof. Christopher Berry, who will be teaching the Organ Literature course this summer at the Catholic Institute of Sacred Music takes us through some of the foundations for developing a game p…

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Who is God: Adonai (Part 2) 34:10

1M ago34:10

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Knowing God as Adonai changes us. Receiving Him as sovereign leads to a vulnerable transparency between God and his children, where we recognize our total inadequacy but move forward with a bold trust of His strength in us.By Frank Friedmann and John Russin

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SE07 EP09 - Meditating on the Mysteries of the Lives of Mary and Jesus: Music of Heinrich Bieber and Franz Joseph Haydn - with Fiona Hughes 42:03

1M ago42:03

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Join Fiona Hughes, Artistic Director of Three Notch'd Road: The Virginia Baroque Ensemble as we discuss music which will help you meditate on the lives of Christ and Our Lady, as well as the Passion and Death of Christ. We talk about Heinrich Biber's Rosary Sonatas, as well as Franz Joseph Haydn's Seven Last Words of Christ. Learn more about Three …

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Who is God: Adonai (Part 1) 26:09

1M ago26:09

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Sovereign. Ruler. Master. All these define Adonai (Lord). We use this name for God a lot. But like Abram, we often don’t fully appreciate its meaning until we find ourselves in difficult circumstances we can’t manage on our own.By Frank Friedmann and John Russin

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SE07 EP08 - A Catholic Curriculum: A Model Music Program in a Classical High School - with Dr. Alexis Kutarna 39:24

2M ago39:24

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Looking for inspiration in building a Catholic school curriculum around the worship of God and the sacred arts? Join us for a discussion about the Ordinariate's Cathedral High School in Houston, Texas as Dr. Alexis Kutarna, Head of School, explains how they built both the building and structure of the school to support an encounter with Christ in t…

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Who is God: Yahweh (Part 2) 29:36

2M ago29:36

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As covenant maker, Yahweh promises to do it all for us. He leads, guides, and blesses us, and all we need do is believe and follow. And when we do, He revives our soul, enlightens our eyes, and makes our hearts rejoice.By Frank Friedmann and John Russin

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Who is God: Yahweh (Part 1) 26:38

2M ago26:38

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Intimacy, Fellowship. Communion. A life shared with those He created. These words barely begin to describe Yahweh and His desires for a relationship with us. He describes Himself as I am, our present-tense God.By Frank Friedmann and John Russin

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SE07 EP07 - Is Formality Inauthentic or Insincere? Understanding Excellence in Ars Celebrandi in American Catholic Parishes - with Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone 42:38

2M ago42:38

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What does the phrase ars celebrandi really mean and what does it have to do with the spiritual lives of priests and the lay faithful? What are means of acheiving excellence in ars celebrandi? Are there special challenges that American Catholics face in entering into the sacred liturgy celebrated well? Why is working to cultivate the reverent celebr…

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SE07 EP06 - The Liturgical Compositions and Eucharistic Poetry of St. Thomas Aquinas - with Fr. Innocent Smith, OP 47:29

2M ago47:29

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Join Fr. Innocent Smith, OP, as he takes us on a tour of St. Thomas Aquinas' poetry and compositions for Corpus Christi. We discuss Aquinas' training in poetics, his liturgical horarium and experience, how the commission to write texts for Corpus Christ came about, and spend time on the rich theology and poetry of his works for the feast. Read more…

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Who is God: Elohim (Part 2) 29:15

2M ago29:15

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Our God works to recreate us spiritually, offering us what we need most: a new heart and a new spirit. Creating the heavens was handiwork for Him, but He had to roll up His sleeves and bare His arm to secure our salvation.By Frank Friedmann and John Russin

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Who is God: Elohim (Part 1) 29:14

2M ago29:14

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Our Creator is infinite, beautiful, and mysterious. While we might see Him as distant and uninterested, the very opposite is true. He is always active on our behalf, inviting us to draw ever closer and know Him more.By Frank Friedmann and John Russin

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SE07 EP05 - Short on Singers or Dough? Enter Concertato Motets. - with Dr. Janet Hunt 33:40

3M ago33:40

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Discover a genre designed for choirs with limited forces and money with our guest, Dr. Janet Hunt. We discuss the origins of the concertato motet, various composer who composed in this genre, texts set, and liturgical use of the pieces. Dr. Janet E. Hunt, FAGO, received performance degrees from Oberlin Conservatory, Southern Methodist University, a…

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Who is God: Judge (Part 2) 33:30

3M ago33:30

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All authority to judge now belongs to Jesus, Who demonstrates the same wisdom, discernment, and understanding as the Father. Jesus judges pass-fail: do you have the Son or not?By Frank Friedmann and John Russin

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SE07 EP04 - When and Why Did Ut Change to Do? And Other Historical Questions about Solfège - with Dr. Charles Weaver 41:20

3M ago41:20

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Dr. Charles Weaver joins us to outline a history of solfège and the practical and theoretical knowledge that arises from employing the early hexachordal system to understanding and singing Gregorian chant. Learn more about Dr. Weaver here: https://www.juilliard.edu/music/faculty/weaver-charles and here: https://catholicinstituteofsacredmusic.org/fa…

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Who is God: Judge (Part 1) 34:45

3M ago34:45

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God alone has the authority, the right and power, to judge. Only He has the discernment, understanding, and wisdom to judge rightly every time.By Frank Friedmann and John Russin

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SE07 EP03 - Singing the Credo: Historical Origins and Development - with Dr. Harrison Russin 43:58

3M ago43:58

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What are the origins of the liturgical use of the Credo? Do we still have the original melodies to which it was sung? How did the singing of the Credo develop during the medieval period into the Renaissance? Dr. Harrison Russin joins us to answer these questions. Learn more about Dr. Russin here: https://www.svots.edu/people/rev-dn-dr-harrison-basi…

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Who is God : Warrior 30:00

3M ago30:00

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Defender and protector are attributes of our warrior God. But sometimes He fights for us in different ways, motivating then inviting us to join Him in His plans then empowering us to play key roles in His kingdom.By Frank Friedmann and John Russin

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SE07 EP02 - How Did the Parts of the Mass Ordinary Get Arranged into Groups in the Kyriale? with Dr. Andrew Kirkman 36:17

3M ago36:17

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How did we end up with a Kyriale in the Graduale Romanum, with its 18 Masses, group of Credos, and ad libitum section? Find out the specifics, as well as the general trends and conditions that brought about this organization in the liturgy. Find out more about Dr. Andrew Kirkman and his work here: https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/staff/profiles/music/k…

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Who is God: Shepherd (Part 3) 31:44

3M ago31:44

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When we’re surrounded by enemies, feeling vulnerable and powerless, our Shepherd God has prepared His table for us. He offers His rest, peace, and blessing no matter what we might face.By Frank Friedmann and John Russin

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SE07 EP01 - Building a Great School & Parish Sacred Music Program in a Rural Community - with Kelsey LaCour 52:33

3M ago52:33

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We're back with season 7 and we've got an inspiring story of building up people, a parish and school, and fostering vocations through a sacred music education program and some elbow grease. Listeners can learn more about the program profiled in this episode, and access LaCour's free-use lesson plans and resources by visiting http://epiphanysacredmu…

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Who is God: Shepherd (Part 2) 31:46

4M ago31:46

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Green pastures and still waters sound great, but what about the dark valleys? Psalm 23 shows us that, no matter where we are, the Person of Peace - Jesus Christ – is always with us.By Frank Friedmann and John Russin

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Who is God : Shepherd (Part 1) 31:20

4M ago31:20

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Psalm 23 is the Lord’s job description as our Shepherd. It describes all He does to address the parts of our lives that interfere with the expression of His life in us.By Frank Friedmann and John Russin

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An Interview with Jim Welch (Part 2) 32:56

4M ago32:56

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Pastor Frank continues his visit with Jim Welch. His ministry, Real Restoration, rescues trafficked, sexually exploited, and at-risk girls from danger, and guides them toward a new journey of life (RealRestoration.org).By Frank Friedmann and John Russin

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An Interview with Jim Welch (Part 1) 31:06

4M ago31:06

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Pastor Frank’s guest is Jim Welch, director of Real Restoration. Active in Nepal, Bhutan, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Uganda, and Kenya, this ministry rescues trafficked, sexually exploited, and at-risk girls from danger, and guides them toward a new journey of life (RealRestoration.org).By Frank Friedmann and John Russin

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An Interview with Brian Miller 30:08

5M ago30:08

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Pastor Frank visits with Brian Miller, founder of Global Transformation Ministries in Medellín, Colombia. The ministry rescues children from the streets, victims of sex trafficking, and exploited girls (TMinistries.orgBy Frank Friedmann and John Russin

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An Interview with JimBob Norman (Part 2) 43:38

5M ago43:38

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In this second of two-interviews, Pastor Frank continues his conversation with JimBob Norman, missionary at New Song Mission in Nicaragua (NewSongNica.org).By Frank Friedmann and John Russin

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An Interview with JimBob Norman (Part 1) 33:31

5M ago33:31

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In this two-part series, Pastor Frank interviews JimBob Norman. A native of North Carolina, JimBob now ministers at New Song Mission in Nicaragua (NewSongNica.org).By Frank Friedmann and John Russin

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Who is God - Vinedresser (Part 2). 39:44

5M ago39:44

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Our wise and loving Father knows precisely what to prune, when to prune, and how to prune things from our lives so that we can bear just the right amount and type of fruit He intends.By Frank Friedmann and John Russin

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Who is God - Vinedresser (Part 1). 27:53

5M ago27:53

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The parable of the barren fig tree captures the attributes of our Vinedresser Father. He is focused, patient, determined, protective, and longsuffering, willing to do all He can so that we’ll bear fruit.By Frank Friedmann and John Russin

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Who is God - Friend (Part 2) 29:11

6M ago29:11

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Suffering is a strong foundation for friendship. It was true for Abraham, God’s friend. It’s true for us too, as we share in the sufferings of our Friend, Jesus Christ.By Frank Friedmann and John Russin

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Who is God - Friend (Part 1). 31:23

6M ago31:23

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Our Friend God is without equal. He loves, accepts, encourages, and supports us at all times. And we experience His Friendship most fully when we go through adversity.By Frank Friedmann and John Russin

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Who is God - Husband (Part 2) 27:48

6M ago27:48

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Our Husband God is like no other. He hears and understands us. He always makes us feel special. He believes in and trusts us. He provides everything we need. And He is always there for us.By Frank Friedmann and John Russin

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Who is God - Husband (Part 1). 31:23

6M ago31:23

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The Bible provides stunning insights into an often-overlooked aspect of God’s revealed identity: Husband. He not only made us, but He treasures us and adorns us with His glory.By Frank Friedmann and John Russin

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The Believer’s Identity. Bride (Part 2) 33:51

7M ago33:51

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As His bride, we are responsible: to grow in the knowledge of God, our Bridegroom; to receive Him as Lord and allow Him to meet our needs as He sees fit; and to trust and yield to Him as our very Life.By Frank Friedmann and John Russin

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The Believer’s Identity. Bride (Part 1) 32:45

7M ago32:45

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Intimacy. Acceptance. Dependence. Trust. Celebration. Love. Peace. Joy. Enthusiasm. Security. Giving. Receiving. Knowing. All these are facets of the relationship that is ours to enjoy – today – as the bride of Christ.By Frank Friedmann and John Russin

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The Believer’s Identity. Light 29:51

7M ago29:51

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Light describes our basic identity, who we are in Christ. Facing certain adversity from those who love darkness, we’re to let our light shine, consciously choosing to step into the world’s darkness and shine the light of our Savior Jesus, Who indwells us.By Frank Friedmann and John Russin

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The Believer’s Identity. Salt 30:42

7M ago30:42

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Salt defines how we’re to interact with a fallen world. More that just a preservative and a seasoning, we’re to boldly proclaim Jesus to the world. We’re an aroma of death to the perishing but a fragrance of life to those who are being saved.By Frank Friedmann and John Russin

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An Interview with David Gregory (Part 2) 38:50

8M ago38:50

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In this second of two interviews, Pastor Frank continues his conversation with David Gregory, speaker, teacher, and author of The Rest of the Gospel and the New York Times bestseller, Dinner With A Perfect Stranger.By Frank Friedmann and John Russin

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An Interview with David Gregory (Part 1) 29:23

8M ago29:23

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In this two-part series, Pastor Frank interviews David Gregory, speaker, teacher, and author of The Rest of the Gospel and the New York Times bestseller, Dinner With A Perfect Stranger.By Frank Friedmann and John Russin

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Part 6. Set Your Mind 27:40

8M ago27:40

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God never told us to save our world or rescue society. That battle will leave us frustrated, confused, and angry. We must cling tightly to our Father and to His promise that He is in control and is working out ALL things according to His perfect plan.By Frank Friedmann and John Russin

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Part 5. Keeping Faith in a Frightening World 25:22

8M ago25:22

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Economic crises. Wars and threats of war. Climate. Rioting. Racial tension. Corruption. Crime. Rising suicide rates. Believers everywhere ask, “What can we do?” Paul told us in Colossians 3:2 to set our minds on things above, not on things that are on the earth.By Frank Friedmann and John Russin

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Part 4. Refuting the Enemy’s Lies 31:50

8M ago31:50

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While recognizing our fleshly characteristics is an important first step, we must follow it with corresponding Scriptural truths from Father’s Word. Continually renewing our minds with these truths will enable us to resist the enemy and stand against his attacks.By Frank Friedmann and John Russin

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Part 3. Spotting the Enemy’s Lies 24:44

9M ago24:44

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Temptations to sin are offered to us by our enemy, who often masquerades as us and makes it difficult to recognize his voice. To spot the lies, we must understand and embrace the truth about i) who we are in Christ and ii) our fleshly weaknesses that make us vulnerable.By Frank Friedmann and John Russin

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Part 2. The Four Keys of Peace 37:07

9M ago37:07

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Effective spiritual warfare hinges on four keys that Christians must master if they wish to live in freedom: i) Recognize the condemning thought; ii) Refuse that thought; iii) Reckon (consider) themselves dead to sin and alive to God; and iv) Rest in Jesus.By Frank Friedmann and John Russin

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