Against the Grain
Against the Grain
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We all live for something. At 121, we believe that living for Jesus offers the most meaningful and fulfilling life. In our culture, this is living against the grain. It is easy to be conformed to our culture, but what does it look like to live differently, to live for Jesus, to live counter-culturally? Be encouraged and challenged, as we hear conversations with people in various seasons and circumstances, sharing their journeys of following Jesus daily and how that shapes their everyday experiences.
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Explores themes of faith and spirituality with episodes focused on worship as a lifestyle, the understanding of heaven, pursuing God's presence, and finding joy in daily living. For example, episodes dissect how authentic worship transcends Sunday services and how an eternal perspective can influence daily life.
We all live for something. At 121, we believe that living for Jesus offers the most meaningful and fulfilling life. In our culture, this is living against the grain. It is easy to be conformed to our culture, but what does it look like to live differently, to live for Jesus, to live counter-culturally? Be encouraged and challenged, as we hear conversations with people in various seasons and circumstances, sharing their journeys of following Jesus daily and how that shapes their everyday experiences.
Has science really disproved God or the Bible's account of creation? It's a common claim, but is the evidence as clear-cut as many believe?
In this episode, Eric, Rick, Jason & Brian explore the relationship between faith and science, tackling questions about evolution, the origin of life, the Big Bang, and the fine-tuning of the universe. They discuss why scientific debates are often more nuanced than headlines suggest and how Christians can confidently engage these conversations by asking thoughtful questions and examining the evidence.
This episode also looks at why believers can remain united on secondary issues like the age of the earth while standing firm on the foundational truth that God is Creator. If you've ever wondered whether science and Christianity are truly at odds, this conversation will equip you to think critically, respond graciously, and grow in confidence that faith and science are not enemies.
Resources:
Return of the God Hypothesis by Stephen Meyer
Inventing the Flat Earth by Jeffrey Burton Russell
Privileged Planet (ID the Future)
Greg Koukl videos in under 3 minutes & under an hour
Keywords: Christian apologetics, faith and science, science and Christianity, biblical creation, creation vs evolution, intelligent design, origin of life, Big Bang, fine-tuning, evidence for God, Genesis, Christian worldview, apologetics podcast, science and the Bible, defending the faith.
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