• Tom Pennington’s New Book: The Biblical View of Abortion
    Nov 22 2024
    Tom Pennington's New Book: The Biblical View of Abortion "Tom Pennington's New Book: The Biblical View of Abortion" | Watch This Episode on YouTube {"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@id":"https:\/\/straighttruth.net\/tom-penningtons-new-book-the-biblical-view-of-abortion\/#arve-youtube--_oivpinwpc","type":"VideoObject","embedURL":"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/-_oIVpInWPc?iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&autohide=1&playsinline=0&autoplay=0","name":"Tom Pennington's New Book: The Biblical View of Abortion","thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/straighttruth.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/STP-S31-EP04-Tom-Pennington-on-Life-Faith-and-Abortion-from-a-Biblical-View.jpg","uploadDate":"2024-11-12","description":"Tom Pennington's New Book: The Biblical View of Abortion"} Subscribe To Our YouTube Channel Support Our Podcast Join Our Mailing List Watch Us On Rumble Related MessagesRelated sermons:The Gospel as Preservative: https://youtu.be/4VXDmzWWOroPreaching the Gospel to Christians: https://youtu.be/I2Xs82FCbKINot Ashamed: https://youtu.be/fJxVkyIRq8MWhat the Gospel Reveals: https://youtu.be/vdE99xin_lAThe Nature of Abraham's Faith: https://youtu.be/IYWAcTnLW8UNo Condemnation: https://youtu.be/ZpCYqoRb1X8The Ugliness of Sin & The Beauty of Grace: https://youtu.be/sSWt-f6KM8YThe Only Hope for the Guilt Soul: https://youtu.be/-MA3McX0NWA "Tom Pennington's New Book: The Biblical View of Abortion " | Watch this episode on Vimeo {"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@id":"https:\/\/straighttruth.net\/tom-penningtons-new-book-the-biblical-view-of-abortion\/#arve-vimeo-1031755568","type":"VideoObject","embedURL":"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1031755568?dnt=1&app_id=122963&transparent=0&title=1&byline=0&portrait=0&autoplay=0","name":"Tom Pennington's New Book: The Biblical View of Abortion","thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/straighttruth.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/STP-S31-EP04-Tom-Pennington-on-Life-Faith-and-Abortion-from-a-Biblical-View.jpg","uploadDate":"2024-11-22","description":"Tom Pennington's New Book: The Biblical View of Abortion"} Follow Us On Vimeo Listen to the Audio Podcast Subscribe on iPhone Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotify Tom Pennington's New Book: The Biblical View of AbortionWhat does the Bible say about abortion? How should Christians respond to the pressing issue of abortion in our culture today? In this episode of the Straight Truth Podcast, Dr. Richard Caldwell is joined by special guest Dr. Tom Pennington, author of a book about to be released, The Biblical View of Abortion: God’s Heart for Life in the Womb. Together, they dive deep into the topic of abortion, examining it from a biblical, historical, and pastoral perspective. For Christians wrestling with how to think biblically about abortion or for those seeking to equip themselves to engage in conversations about abortion, this episode offers both clarity and encouragement. This episode does not shy away from the hard truths. Dr. Pennington’s insights are grounded in Scripture. He’s careful in his presentations of the truth and seeks to accurately define terms and language used that are often taken for granted. His wisdom and insight on this subject are shaped by his view of and reverence for the Word of God and by his many years of pastoral ministry, making this a must-watch episode for anyone who wants to understand what the Bible says about abortion and what the Christian understanding and response ought to be.Dr. Pennington shares how this book originated from a sermon series he preached at Countryside Bible Church as a result of the Dobbs vs. Jackson Supreme Court case and decision handed down. He explains the importance of equipping Christians with a clear understanding of what Scripture says about life in the womb and how to navigate the arguments surrounding abortion in today’s culture. The conversation highlights how this issue is not just a social or political matter...
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  • When Parents Disagree: Finding Common Ground in Child Discipline
    Nov 15 2024
    When Parents Disagree: Finding Common Ground in Child Discipline "When Parents Disagree: Finding Common Ground in Child Discipline" | Watch This Episode on YouTube {"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@id":"https:\/\/straighttruth.net\/when-parents-disagree-finding-common-ground-in-child-discipline\/#arve-youtube-jgrxdpeboqk","type":"VideoObject","embedURL":"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/jgrXDpEbOqk?iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&autohide=1&playsinline=0&autoplay=0","name":"When Parents Disagree: Finding Common Ground in Child Discipline","thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/straighttruth.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/STP-S31-EP03-When-Parents-Disagree-Finding-Common-Ground-in-Child-Discipline.jpg","uploadDate":"2024-11-13","description":"When Parents Disagree: Finding Common Ground in Child Discipline"} Subscribe To Our YouTube Channel Support Our Podcast Join Our Mailing List Watch Us On Rumble Related Messages Related sermons: Husbands & Wives Growing Through Marriage | Ephesians 5 Shepherding Adult Children A Startling View of Divorce & Remarriage | Matthew 19 "When Parents Disagree: Finding Common Ground in Child Discipline " | Watch this episode on Vimeo {"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@id":"https:\/\/straighttruth.net\/when-parents-disagree-finding-common-ground-in-child-discipline\/#arve-vimeo-1029429664","type":"VideoObject","embedURL":"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1029429664?dnt=1&app_id=122963&transparent=0&title=1&byline=0&portrait=0&autoplay=0","name":"When Parents Disagree: Finding Common Ground in Child Discipline","thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/straighttruth.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/STP-S31-EP03-When-Parents-Disagree-Finding-Common-Ground-in-Child-Discipline.jpg","uploadDate":"2024-11-13","description":"When Parents Disagree: Finding Common Ground in Child Discipline"} Follow Us On Vimeo Listen to the Audio Podcast Subscribe on iPhone Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotify When Parents Disagree: Finding Common Ground in Child Discipline This week on the Straight Truth Podcast, Dr. Richard Caldwell and host Dr. Josh Philpot tackle an issue many Christian parents face: What happens when spouses disagree on disciplining their children? In this episode, titled When Parents Disagree: Finding Common Ground in Child Discipline, Dr. Caldwell and Dr. Philpot delve into the tensions that arise when a husband and wife hold differing perspectives on how best to discipline their children—whether young or teenage—and how this tension can impact the family dynamic. Dr. Caldwell offers biblically grounded insights on navigating these challenges to foster harmony and effective discipline in the home. The conversation begins by highlighting the real struggles parents face when they disagree on how to address a child's misbehavior. Dr. Philpot introduces the topic by reflecting on situations where differences in discipline can create prolonged tension in a marriage. Both hosts explore how disagreements might lead to parents feeling unsettled and may even spark tension for days if unresolved. Dr. Caldwell responds with insights on how discipline should be approached through discernment, submission to Christ, and a desire to honor God together as parents, stressing that parenting requires Spirit-led judgment rather than strict black-and-white rules. A central theme is the understanding that discipline isn’t one-size-fits-all. Dr. Caldwell emphasizes that both parents must acknowledge the need for boundaries in the home but cautions against two extremes: excessive leniency and overly harsh discipline. Drawing from Ephesians 6:4, he notes that while children indeed need guidance and consequences, it’s equally essential not to provoke them to anger through rigid or harsh discipline. When rules are too rigid or punitive, children may feel exasperated,
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  • How Should Christians Respond to the 2024 Election Results?
    Nov 8 2024
    How Should Christians Respond to the 2024 Election Results? "How Should Christians Respond to the 2024 Election Results?" | Watch This Episode on YouTube {"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@id":"https:\/\/straighttruth.net\/how-should-christians-respond-to-the-2024-election-results\/#arve-youtube-umu0euxyo04","type":"VideoObject","embedURL":"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/uMu0eUxyO04?iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&autohide=1&playsinline=0&autoplay=0","name":"How Should Christians Respond to the 2024 Election Results?","thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/straighttruth.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/STP-S31-EP02-How-Should-Christians-Respond-to-the-2024-Election-Results.jpg","uploadDate":"2024-11-08","description":"How Should Christians Respond to the 2024 Election Results?"} Subscribe To Our YouTube Channel Support Our Podcast Join Our Mailing List Watch Us On Rumble Related Messages Related sermons: Discernment - The Truth in Love Conference 2021 Discernment for Chaotic Times - Part 1 Discernment for Chaotic Times - Part 2 Discernment for the Ages Discernment and the Doctrine of Christ Qualities of Love - Is Discerning Loving By God's Standard A Godly Reading of the Golden Rule "How Should Christians Respond to the 2024 Election Results? " | Watch this episode on Vimeo {"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@id":"https:\/\/straighttruth.net\/how-should-christians-respond-to-the-2024-election-results\/#arve-vimeo-1027397694","type":"VideoObject","embedURL":"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1027397694?dnt=1&app_id=122963&transparent=0&title=1&byline=0&portrait=0&autoplay=0","name":"How Should Christians Respond to the 2024 Election Results?","thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/straighttruth.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/STP-S31-EP02-How-Should-Christians-Respond-to-the-2024-Election-Results.jpg","uploadDate":"2024-11-08","description":"How Should Christians Respond to the 2024 Election Results?"} Follow Us On Vimeo Listen to the Audio Podcast Subscribe on iPhone Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotify How Should Christians Respond to the 2024 Election Results? The 2024 U.S. presidential election has concluded with some potentially significant and consequential implications for both Christians and the broader culture. Today on the podcast, Dr. Josh Philpot and Dr. Richard Caldwell delve into this monumental event that’s now on the lips of most Americans. The election resulted in a win for the Republican candidate, Donald Trump, marking a non-consecutive return to office. For Christians, the results bring many questions and concerns about faith, governance, culture, and our nation’s future. Dr. Philpot and Dr. Caldwell aim to discuss and consider what the election outcome might mean for believers in America. Join us for this timely episode of the Straight Truth Podcast as we explore how believers can navigate the complexities of politics and government while staying anchored in the eternal truths of God’s Word. Dr. Caldwell begins by acknowledging the diversity of opinions regarding politics and government within the Christian community, understanding that believers may hold different convictions about political candidates. However, he emphasizes that voting is not merely about choosing a person but about supporting a worldview that aligns with biblical principles. This perspective focuses on the role of government and the protection of freedoms, including the right to religious liberty, free speech, and the sanctity of life. According to Dr. Caldwell, the election represents a stance against ideologies that lean towards secularism or even Marxism, which stand in stark contrast to Judeo-Christian values and the freedom to practice one’s faith openly. The podcast episode explores the scriptural mandate for believers to pray for their leaders,
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  • Navigating Moral Insanity: How Should the Church Respond?
    Nov 1 2024
    Navigating Moral Insanity: How Should the Church Respond? "Navigating Moral Insanity: How Should the Church Respond?" | Watch This Episode on YouTube {"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@id":"https:\/\/straighttruth.net\/navigating-moral-insanity-how-should-the-church-respond\/#arve-youtube-lg_4jwjpo1c","type":"VideoObject","embedURL":"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/LG_4jwjpo1c?feature=oembed&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&autohide=1&playsinline=0&autoplay=0","name":"Navigating Moral Insanity: How Should the Church Respond?","thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/straighttruth.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Navigating-Moral-Insanity-How-Should-the-Church-Respond.jpg","uploadDate":"2024-12-01","description":"Navigating Moral Insanity: How Should the Church Respond?"} Subscribe To Our YouTube Channel Support Our Podcast Join Our Mailing List Watch Us On Rumble Related Messages Related sermons: The Lives We Are Urged to Live The Qualities of Love - Part 1 The Qualities of Love Part - 2 Love is Not Selfish Living Like Free Men - Part 1 Living Like Free Men - Part 2 When a Trap Becomes an Invitation A Great Divide: Our Profession Versus Our Living One Ambition: To Please Christ Humble Servants Lovers of What? "Navigating Moral Insanity: How Should the Church Respond? " | Watch this episode on Vimeo {"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@id":"https:\/\/straighttruth.net\/navigating-moral-insanity-how-should-the-church-respond\/#arve-vimeo-1025209596","type":"VideoObject","embedURL":"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1025209596?dnt=1&app_id=122963&transparent=0&title=1&byline=0&portrait=0&autoplay=0","name":"Navigating Moral Insanity: How Should the Church Respond?","thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/straighttruth.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Navigating-Moral-Insanity-How-Should-the-Church-Respond.jpg","uploadDate":"2024-11-01","description":"Navigating Moral Insanity: How Should the Church Respond?"} Follow Us On Vimeo Listen to the Audio Podcast Subscribe on iPhone Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotify Navigating Moral Insanity: How Should the Church Respond? Today on the Straight Truth Podcast, Dr. Richard Caldwell and Dr. Josh Philpot discuss how Christians can navigate and respond to the cultural and moral chaos around them with a steady and sure biblical perspective. To do this, believers must be rooted and grounded in the Word of God, holding firmly to a biblical worldview. As they reflect on the moral insanity in society, they mention how issues like political strife, social disorder, and even disagreement and division in the church contribute to our sense of stress and unease. They remind us that God’s Word teaches us that where there is sin, there is disorder, and along with disorder comes chaos. And where these are, there will be increased feelings of stress, anxiety, and unrest, even among believers. But rather than reacting impulsively with anxiety and despair to cultural shifts and upheavals, believers must be intentional about approaching the times with a biblical mindset using the Scriptures as their guide. They note that, historically, society has faced similar challenges, and Scripture has always provided the blueprint for faithful living, regardless of what’s happening all around us. They point to examples from the New Testament, where all kinds of sexual immorality, idolatry, murder, and hatred were going on during the writers lifetimes, just as they are in ours. Yet believers were called to live faithfully, regardless of the prevailing culture. This remains true for Christians today; it is no different, our marching orders never change. Dr. Caldwell and Dr. Philpot also address the issue of living in the "last days," the period of time between Christ’s ascension and His return. While some may think or believe that current events signal the "end times,
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  • 2024 Election Christian Voting Guide
    Oct 24 2024
    2024 Election Christian Voting Guide "2024 Election Christian Voting Guide" | Watch This Episode on YouTube {"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@id":"https:\/\/straighttruth.net\/2024-election-christian-voting-guide\/#arve-youtube-zvimfig3t4g","type":"VideoObject","embedURL":"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/ZvIMfiG3t4g?iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&autohide=1&playsinline=0&autoplay=0","name":"2024 Election Christian Voting Guide","thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/straighttruth.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/STP-S30-SPED-01-2024-Election-Christian-Voting-Guide.jpg","uploadDate":"2024-10-24","description":"2024 Election Christian Voting Guide"} Subscribe To Our YouTube Channel Support Our Podcast Join Our Mailing List Watch Us On Rumble Related Messages Related sermons: A Christian Vision for Engaging the World - Part 1 A Christian Vision for Engaging the World - Part 2 Responding to Opposition One Ambition: To Please Christ "2024 Election Christian Voting Guide " | Watch this episode on Vimeo {"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@id":"https:\/\/straighttruth.net\/2024-election-christian-voting-guide\/#arve-vimeo-1021340328","type":"VideoObject","embedURL":"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1021340328?dnt=1&app_id=122963&transparent=0&title=1&byline=0&portrait=0&autoplay=0","name":"2024 Election Christian Voting Guide","thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/straighttruth.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/STP-S30-SPED-01-2024-Election-Christian-Voting-Guide.jpg","uploadDate":"2024-10-24","description":"2024 Election Christian Voting Guide"} Follow Us On Vimeo Listen to the Audio Podcast Subscribe on iPhone Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotify 2024 Election Christian Voting Guide Election season is upon us, and the cacophony of voices and arguments around the election can be nearly deafening. This week on the Straight Truth Podcast, we have compiled several episodes together to help Christians think seriously about elections, voting, and the choices we must consider as we head to the US voting booths this October/November 2024. Dr. Richard Caldwell and Dr. Josh Philpot remind us that as US citizens, it is both a right and a privilege that we have to vote, and we should do that using biblical lenses. Together, they discuss numerous examples of how this can be practically applied throughout the video. One of the most important things Dr. Caldwell says is that we shouldn’t be concerned with identifying ourselves as Republicans or Democrats but as Christians. He gives us more details about this as he and Dr. Philpot explore and examine issues relating to conscience and voting, political platforms, governing philosophies, abortion, the sexual immorality of our culture and how it affects the political realm, transgender issues, gender dysphoria, the education of children, immigration, modern warfare, and much much more. They even offer helpful advice on engaging in political discussions with others who disagree with us as we seek to present biblical arguments without being combative. Join us for these crucial conversations as they seek to navigate the complexities of voting with a biblical worldview and give us insights on how to vote biblically. Elections are consequential, and how we vote really does matter. Dr. Caldwell reminds us that we are on dangerous ground when we think we already know everything there is to know. In the musical fantasy Pinocchio, Jiminy Cricket tells Pinocchio, “Always let your conscience be your guide.” But this isn’t advice we should take or follow. Our consciences are not inerrant; they are meant to be informed by the truth of Scripture. As Christians, we want to be soaked in and saturated with the Word of God and then take and apply that to everything we do in life, including our role as citizens in the United States. Therefore, educating ourselves with the Word of God is the m...
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  • Should Christians Speculate Beyond Scripture?
    Oct 17 2024
    Should Christians Speculate Beyond Scripture? "Should Christians Speculate Beyond Scripture?" | Watch This Episode on YouTube {"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@id":"https:\/\/straighttruth.net\/should-christians-speculate-beyond-scripture\/#arve-youtube-zf7tidcdudk","type":"VideoObject","embedURL":"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/Zf7tIDcduDk?iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&autohide=1&playsinline=0&autoplay=0","name":"Should Christians Speculate Beyond Scripture?","thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/straighttruth.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/STP-S30-EP10-Should-Christians-Speculate-Beyond-Scripture.jpg","uploadDate":"2024-10-17","description":"Should Christians Speculate Beyond Scripture?"} Subscribe To Our YouTube Channel Support Our Podcast Join Our Mailing List Watch Us On Rumble Related Messages Related sermons: The Boyhood of Jesus The Marvelous Mind of God - Part 1 The Marvelous Mind of God - Part 2 Natural People & Spiritual People "Should Christians Speculate Beyond Scripture? " | Watch this episode on Vimeo {"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@id":"https:\/\/straighttruth.net\/should-christians-speculate-beyond-scripture\/#arve-vimeo-1019513760","type":"VideoObject","embedURL":"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1019513760?dnt=1&app_id=122963&transparent=0&title=1&byline=0&portrait=0&autoplay=0","name":"Should Christians Speculate Beyond Scripture?","thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/straighttruth.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/STP-S30-EP10-Should-Christians-Speculate-Beyond-Scripture.jpg","uploadDate":"2024-10-17","description":"Should Christians Speculate Beyond Scripture?"} Follow Us On Vimeo Listen to the Audio Podcast Subscribe on iPhone Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotify Should Christians Speculate Beyond Scripture? In the New Testament, in Luke 2, we have a passage that informs us of a few things about Jesus as a young boy. Other than what we read from Luke 2:41-52 the Bible tells us nothing more about Jesus’ boyhood. At the end of this passage in Luke 2, we are told that Jesus increased in wisdom, stature, and favor with God and men. Do these words describe a typical childhood growth from infancy to toddler, to a young child, to a maturing young man? How should Christians think of Jesus as a child in a way that honors Him as Lord but also recognizes His humanity? Did Jesus have the typical knowledge, wisdom, insight, and understanding of an eight-year-old child? Or, because of His divine nature, did he retain the complete, all-knowing characteristic of the Lord of the universe? What should we think of extra non-biblical writings that tell us things about His childhood? What can we really know about our Lord’s younger years? Join us this week on the Straight Truth Podcast to gain biblical perspective and insight as Dr. Richard Caldwell and Dr. Josh Philpot discuss the life of Christ as a child and what we can actually know. Dr. Caldwell explains that these questions provide an opportunity to talk about a matter that pertains to these kinds of questions and to the whole of Scripture itself. That matter is contentment. Dr. Caldwell says that the Scriptures should not only answer our questions, but the Scriptures should also dictate our questions. So when we start with questions like these, the answers will be whatever the Scriptures say; we say what the Scriptures say. So then, we know that the eternal Son of God came from Heaven to earth, was born of a virgin, did not divest Himself of His divine nature, and took on an additional nature, a real human nature. He’s as much God on earth as He was in Heaven, and His human nature He took on was real. And there, at the end of the Luke 2 passage, it tells us He grew in wisdom, stature, and favor with God and men. These are things the Bible tells us, that’s what it says; that’s what we can know and believe.
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  • Joy in Sorrow: How to Obey God’s Call to Rejoice in All Circumstances
    Oct 10 2024
    Joy in Sorrow: How to Obey God’s Call to Rejoice in All Circumstances "Joy in Sorrow: How to Obey God’s Call to Rejoice in All Circumstances" | Watch This Episode on YouTube {"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@id":"https:\/\/straighttruth.net\/joy-in-sorrow-how-to-obey-gods-call-to-rejoice-in-all-circumstances\/#arve-youtube-jzvthlahd-8","type":"VideoObject","embedURL":"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/JzVthlahd-8?iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&autohide=1&playsinline=0&autoplay=0","name":"Joy in Sorrow: How to Obey God\u2019s Call to Rejoice in All Circumstances","thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/straighttruth.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/STP-S30-EP09-Joy-in-Sorrow-How-to-Obey-Gods-Call-to-Rejoice-in-All-Circumstances.jpg","uploadDate":"2024-10-10","description":"Joy in Sorrow: How to Obey God\u2019s Call to Rejoice in All Circumstances"} Subscribe To Our YouTube Channel Support Our Podcast Join Our Mailing List Watch Us On Rumble Related Messages Related sermons: Admonitions for Healthy Churches Post Conversion Responsibilities The Call to Endurance The Persecuted The Life of Peace - Joy Blessed Assurance The Joy of the Lord is Your Strength Teaching Trust in God "Joy in Sorrow: How to Obey God’s Call to Rejoice in All Circumstances " | Watch this episode on Vimeo {"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@id":"https:\/\/straighttruth.net\/joy-in-sorrow-how-to-obey-gods-call-to-rejoice-in-all-circumstances\/#arve-vimeo-1016337259","type":"VideoObject","embedURL":"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1016337259?dnt=1&app_id=122963&transparent=0&title=1&byline=0&portrait=0&autoplay=0","name":"Joy in Sorrow: How to Obey God\u2019s Call to Rejoice in All Circumstances","thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/straighttruth.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/STP-S30-EP09-Joy-in-Sorrow-How-to-Obey-Gods-Call-to-Rejoice-in-All-Circumstances.jpg","uploadDate":"2024-10-10","description":"Joy in Sorrow: How to Obey God\u2019s Call to Rejoice in All Circumstances"} Follow Us On Vimeo Listen to the Audio Podcast Subscribe on iPhone Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotify Joy in Sorrow: How to Obey God’s Call to Rejoice in All Circumstances As people living in a fallen world and in fallen bodies, we all suffer difficulties, pain, and hardships. It is no different for Christians. Yet, as we go through these things and deal with them, we are called to rejoice; that's different. But we’re not just called to rejoice we’re commanded to rejoice always, not some of the times. This exhortation, along with the exhortations to pray without ceasing and give thanks in all circumstances in 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 applies to all Christians everywhere in every situation. But how can Christians rejoice always? How can we have joy amid our heartache, pain, sicknesses, sufferings, and death? Even as we know the Bible teaches us that we will go through tribulations and suffering and that God Himself has ordained this for us, how do we do that with joy? Join us on the Straight Truth Podcast this week as Dr. Josh Philpot presents Dr. Richard Caldwell with these questions, seeking biblical answers to help us understand what it means to be joyful and rejoice even though our emotions seem to be saying something different. Dr. Caldwell explains that believers can have more than one emotion operating in their hearts concurrently. The Word of God acknowledges this. In this same letter to the Thessalonians, where the Apostle Paul exhorts believers to rejoice always, he speaks of believers grieving over the loss of believers who have passed away. They grieved, and we grieve also. But as believers, we grieve differently than those who are lost because of the hope we have in Christ, the hope in a future resurrection. Just because a believer is sad, discouraged, or disheartened doesn’t mean they are sinning.
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