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Genesis - Life in a Fallen World

In the aftermath of Adam and Eve's rebellion, we get a dismal picture of humanity as it descends into darkness. But what do chapters 3-11 tell us about the nature of the human problem? 

Genesis - The Fall of Humanity

Chapter 2 ends with God, humanity, and creation all flourishing and in harmony. But as we enter chapter 3, the drama begins and tragedy strikes. What is the biblical significance of the chapter 3? Why should we care about a talking snake and his poisonous lie? And how does chapter 3 help us understand the nature of the human struggle and the enemy we still face? 

Praying for our Global Partners

Today we heard stories from our global partners from around the world and lifted them up in prayer. For security purposes, the South Africa segment is the only one included in this podcast.

Christmas Eve 2018

Join as we contemplate and celebrate the birth of Christ. 

Genesis - Creation Care

When God creates Adam and Eve, he places them in the Garden of Eden to "work it and care for it." But what was the Garden of Eden? Why are "working it" and "caring for it" significant? And how are those things being balanced today?

Genesis - Be Fruitful and Multiply

The very first command given to humanity is to "be fruitful and multiply" - have sex, make babies, spread out and the fill the earth. But is this a standing command for all people for all time? And is multiplication the only biblical reason for sex? What do the Scriptures have to say about sex and how have we gotten it wrong in the secular age? 

Genesis - Male and Female

When it comes to gender, there is tension and controversy inside and outside of the church. While the culture seems to make too little of gender, sometimes it feels as if the church has made too much of it. But what does Genesis say and how should it shape our thinking when it comes to gender? 

Q&A Episode 7: Science and Faith Part 5 - Human Origins

Oops! We needed a 5th episode! This one is one human origins. Some recommended resources to go with this mini-series include: Genesis Unbound by John Sailhamer (Historical Creationism), The Lost World of Genesis One (and Two) by John Walton, Reasons to Believe (Old Earth Creationism), Biologos (Theistic Evolution). 

Stories of God's Faithfulness

Three stories of God's faithfulness.

Q&A Episode 6: Science and Faith Part 4 - Evolution

Evolution sits at the epicenter of the tension between faith and science. But what do we mean by "evolution"? And what do we mean by "intelligent design"? How do we navigate the tension surrounding the origins of life in the universe?