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How to Read the Parables, Pt. 1
One of Jesus’ most common teaching tools was the parable. If you have read the Gospels, then you know that he used these short stories frequently to answer questions a...
Conversations: George Yancey on Antiracism and White Fragility
One of the foremost conversations in our country today is centered on race and systemic racism. In the past few years, a new ideology called “antiracism” has come to t...
Os Guinness on “The Magna Carta of Humanity: Sinai’s Revolutionary Faith and the Future of Freedom”
Renowned author and social critic Os Guinness joined the podcast to discuss his latest book The Magna Carta of Humanity: Sinai’s Revolutionary Faith and the Future of ...
Conversations: E. Calvin Beisner on Science, Climate Change, and Creation Care
For Earth Day 2021, we are celebrating with a special episode of Filter on science, climate change, and creation care. I got to have a great conversation with Dr. E. C...
Conversations: Doug Groothuis on Meditation and New Age Spirituality
Meditation and yoga are major parts of the mainstream culture in the West today. While only a few decades ago, they were only in the counter-culture revolution of the ...
Conversations: Glenn Sunshine on Limited Government, Liberty, and Christian Resistance
In this episode of Filter Conversations, author Glenn Sunshine talks to us about his newest book Slaying Leviathan (Canon Press, 2020). This book is a historical explo...
What Are Church Elders? Pt. 2
What are church elders? If you grew up going to a church where elders played an important role, then you might have some idea of what it is all about. For many people,...
What Are Church Elders? Pt. 1
What are church elders? If you grew up going to a church where elders played an important role, then you might have some idea of what it is all about. For many people,...
Conversations: Ben Malcomson on Being a Walk-On, Working in the NFL, and Following God's Purpose
Ben Malcomson never intended to be on the number one college football team in the country or work for one of the most famous coaches in the NFL. However, when he decid...
Conversations: E. Calvin Beisner on Pro-Life Evangelicals for Biden and Social Justice
The Pro-Life Evangelicals for Biden argue that if someone is truly pro-life then they will support a candidate that advocates for a progressive platform, even if that ...
Conversations: Doug Groothuis on America, Critical Theory and Social Crisis
Americans have been grappling with issues related to race and social inequities for generations. In the past few decades, a new approach to analyzing and approaching t...
Is Jesus the Only Savior?
We live in an age of religious pluralism. This religious pluralism is more than a fact of diversity but is also a value of our society. In a pluralistic society, if an...
What Does the Bible Say About Race?
Race relations and systemic racism has been one of the dominant conversations in America over the past few months. We see divisions over this topic in the media, socia...
How Can I Slow Down and Rest?
Modern society tends to want us to move at a blistering pace. Many people today find themselves overworked and stretched thin by various commitments. Unfortunately, th...
Conversations: Jeff Williams on Racial Reconciliation and a Christian Response, Pt. 2
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Conversations: Jeff Williams on Racial Reconciliation and a Christian Response, Pt. 1
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If God Is Good, Why Did He Allow the Coronavirus? Pt. 3
In this three-part series, Aaron is going to confront the question of if God is good, then why did he allow the coronavirus? In Part 3, we will look at how the Christi...
If God is Good, Why did He Allow the Coronavirus? Pt. 2
The coronavirus pandemic has caused enormous pain and suffering across the globe. Many in our country and around the world are grappling with big questions about life ...
If God Is Good, Why did He Allow the Coronavirus? Pt. 1
The coronavirus pandemic has caused enormous pain and suffering across the globe. Many in our country and around the world are grappling with big questions about life ...
What Is Biblical Meditation?
Meditation is a topic that is not frequently taught in many churches. We shy away from it because of the connotations of non-Christian practices. However, biblical med...
Conversations: Alan Briggs on Discovering Calling, Being a Right-Side Up Leader, and Healthy Rhythms
In our first conversation episode, Aaron interviewed author and leadership coach Alan Briggs. Alan is the lead coach at StayForth Designs and the author of multiple bo...
Top 5 Evidences for Jesus' Resurrection
The Christian message boldly includes that Jesus Christ rose from the dead three days after his crucifixion. Modern people, even Christians, might find this claim diff...
How to Practice Social Distancing with Wisdom
The COVID-19 pandemic has required that many of us stay at home. We have to learn how to work, be students, and spend much more time in our houses or apartments than n...
What Is Apologetics?
In every age, the Christian faith faces challenges from opponents within the surrounding culture. It is the task of believers in every period to craft reasonable, pers...
How Digital Minimalism Can Change Your Life
Many of us are struggling to find more time, energy, and focus. The problem is something that has become one of the most pervasive and seemingly irreplaceable parts of...