Breakpoint: Political Correctness Is Killing Colleges

Last updated on: January 23, 2017 at 1:26 pm By Christian Podcast Central

We’ve heard a lot about the flurry of “snowflakes” on college campuses. But it’s more like a blizzard.

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Fragile freshmen took to the streets following the presidential election. But at many schools, the politically-correct are upset about more than who’s moving into the White House. They’re demanding professors rewrite history itself to suit their feelings. Take the University of Pennsylvania, where NBC reports that students removed a portrait of William Shakespeare and replaced it with a photo of Audre Lorde, a... Read more

First Liberty Briefing: The Tradition Behind the Words “So Help Me God” in our Inaugural Address

Last updated on: January 23, 2017 at 1:21 pm By Christian Podcast Central

Last week, Donald Trump recited the Oath of Office, ending with the traditional declaration, “So help me God.” Some question whether George Washington actually said “So help me God,” starting a tradition maintained by most of our presidents. But, we do know Washington’s other words. Every four years, Americans experience and national transition as a new Executive is inaugurated. Donald Trump recited the Oath of Office, ending with the traditional declaration, “So help me, God.” Some question whether George Washington... Read more

WWUTT: What is Discernment?

Last updated on: January 20, 2017 at 3:36 pm By Christian Podcast Central

What is discernment? Hebrews 5:14 suggests that: … those who have their powers of discernment trained by constant practice to distinguish what is good from what is evil. (Hebrews 5:145) C.H. Spurgeon explained, “Discernment is not knowing the difference between right and wrong. It is knowing the difference between right and almost right.” Discernment is a gift of the Holy Spirit. The Greek word used for discernment in Hebrews is the same word used in 1 Corinthians 12. To each... Read more

Ask Pastor John: John Piper’s Prayer for President Trump

Last updated on: January 23, 2017 at 11:47 am By Christian Podcast Central

Last night John Piper published the article “How to Live Under an Unqualified President.” Today the Desiring God staff gathered in the commons area in our Minneapolis offices to watch the swearing in of President Trump, and pray together for him and our nation. What follows is a field recording of John Piper’s unscripted prayer, delivered with no intention of being made public. The below is a transcript of what he prayed spontaneously, reflecting on his article. Father in heaven,... Read more

The Briefing: President Trump’s Inaugural Address, the Media’s Reaction, and A Tale of Two Americas

Last updated on: January 24, 2017 at 12:14 pm By Christian Podcast Central

President Trump’s Inaugural Address, the Media’s Reaction, and A Tale of Two Americas

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I’m Albert Mohler and this is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview. Friday, January 20, 2017 marked the 58th presidential inauguration, the inauguration of Donald Trump as the 45th President of the United States. And as we looked Friday at the meaning of the event in terms of American history, by the time we now speak after the weekend it was... Read more

The Daren Streblow Comedy Show Mini-Cast 173: John Branyan

Last updated on: January 20, 2017 at 2:37 pm By Christian Podcast Central

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One of the most powerful voices of the internet and the entire world of media joins the show this week… comedian John Branyan! (seriously… if you Google him, his name actually shows up!) Not only does John make people laugh all around the country, but he also takes on culture, stands firm in his Christian faith and doesn’t mince words. Which is difficult when people who disagree with him take him on. Yet, John is perpetually filled with grace... Read more

Jesus in HD 188: A Now-Complete Picture

Last updated on: January 20, 2017 at 10:50 am By Christian Podcast Central

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Oh how I love a good irony. That being said, how ironic in terms of timing is it that in this PODCAST, on this our fourth anniversary together as a Safe Haven family, we come to Jesus’ statement here in John 15, in the Upper Room Discourse, when He said to His men (and to us!), “I am the vine, you are the branches”? (John 15:5a) The irony to which I refer lies in fact that this statement completes John’s... Read more

Reasonable Faith Podcast: Roger Penrose and Cosmology

Last updated on: January 18, 2017 at 4:00 pm By Christian Podcast Central

Famous Cosmologist Roger Penrose is known for the Conformal Cyclic Cosmology model. Dr. Craig defines it and interacts.

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Does Dr. Craig get it wrong? I mean, he’s not perfect. There is a video on YouTube that claims he gets it wrong, at least on one issue. So let’s take a look. Welcome to Reasonable Faith with Dr. William Lane Craig. I’m Kevin Harris. Let me play some audio for you from a video produced by Skydivephil. You are probably like me,... Read more

White Horse Inn: From Drama to Doctrine

Last updated on: January 17, 2017 at 3:50 pm By Christian Podcast Central

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On this program the hosts are continuing our new series, taking a look at how the drama gives birth to the doctrines we are to believe. As they unpack these key concepts, they’ll help us to see that every belief system is rooted in some kind of narrative or story that ends up forming a person’s core values, goals, habits, and yes, doctrines. Many Christians today have uncritically accepted the idea that “doctrine is irrelevant,” without even realizing that... Read more

5 Minutes in Church History: Augustine’s Handbook for Life

Last updated on: January 18, 2017 at 3:25 pm By Christian Podcast Central

Did you know that Augustine wrote a catechism for a Roman tribune living in Africa? In this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols discusses Augustine’s 420 A.D. book, the Enchiridion. Augustine of Hippo wrote many books, including his Confessions and City of God. One of his somewhat lesser-known works is a book from the year 420 called the Enchiridion. Augustine was around sixty-six years old at the time he wrote it, and he had been a... Read more