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[GoodData]

I took philosophy of science in college, and you learn that science itself is a slapdash hodgepodge of techniques and artistry. It's not authoritative in the way atheists want it to be. Observer dependent reality, belief dependent reality and the conundrum they present, can never be refuted by science. You can only be practical and just say I'm going to go with what works.

Science as it has evolved, is basically just testing stuff over and over until God throws you a bone. Engineering too.

More on observer dependent reality. The one physics example I think of and understand is Heisenberg FX007... I mean the Heisenberg uncertainty principle. It's impossible to know both of two characteristics of a particle at the same time. The more you look at an electron on the left, the less certain about it you are when looking at it on the right. The flaw in our ability to be certain that exists in principle never ever goes away. In practice, too. Science, which operates on principles of measurement(largely glossed over) and certainty (like statistics nowadays) doesn't ever address the idea that our view of the world is not understandable through any sort of observation philosophy, logical investigation, deepak chopra stuff, tony robbins stuff, tom cruise stuff, or even dark night of the soul christian book stuff. The Bible does, though. And if you are blessed with the right references, it is awesome. I try to stick to the Bible direct translations for Christian stuff. You have to be careful what you read.

 

[GoodData]

Video: Led by the Spirit: Walking in God's Guidance and Power

The guy you posted here is an attempt at parsing what is very direct and clear. I don't see the necessity for "spiritual disciplines.". Just read the text of the passage. Galatians 5... some detractors of Paul and the other apostles were trying to make Christians go back to the Law and it's proscriptions. He goes on to advise them that living by the holy Spirit, on it's own, guides you away from temptations of the flesh... Which isn't really limited to lust. He lists them, fleshly desires.

Why the f would you have to make a fing idea of FOS flesh operating system to understand what Paul already said? Pray to the Holy Spirit! All this guy is doing is intentionally obfuscating what is already clear and concise, and numbing our minds.

I don't know, Chaplain, I'm looking at your avatar of a guy holding his hand from a position above perspective and I hope you don't need an exorcism. Medieval exorcists didn't know shit. The answer is in the passage that goes like "when an evil spirit comes out of a man, it seeks rest in ...". The pic you posted has light shining down but it's a dark whiteness. It's an eyesore. If the light within you is darkness...

You are posting videos of morons and fools and

Merry Christmas!

Video: Lee Strobel - Who is Jesus Christ the Son of God?

Lee Strobel was better off as an atheist. If you are engaging in an examination of "historical evidence", you're already missing the point of Christianity. You don't find Christ because you decide to, THE FATHER GIFTS CHRIST TO YOU BECAUSE HE LOVES YOU

 

[GoodData]

Great question. I would compare our relationship with Jesus to that of a husband and wife in marriage. A husband and wife enter into a covenant, but that covenant can be broken if either party chooses to walk away. In the same way, this helps explain why Paul warned about individuals who had been part of his ministry but later chose to abandon the faith and return to the world—living under their own rule instead of submitting to God's kingdom. One example:

"...Demas has deserted me, because he loved this present world, and has gone to Thessalonica." (2 Timothy 4:9)

"do you guys believe in OSAS aka once saved, always saved? i watched some interesting videos on the topic yesterday"

There is no guarantee of salvation that frees you to do whatever you want. In heaven, our desires align with those of the Creator, so we don't have to struggle with that issue when we're there. But what is more important is the concept of betrayal. The commentary in Hebrews addresses "falling away," which I have encountered among people I met - these people lost their humanity to the point where they could only be vicious and nasty, and importantly, they had KNOWN GRACE. That's key. Knowing the gift of the Spirit is the point where you are responsible for upholding yourself and taking responsibility. If you're at that point, and you do sink back to sinful behavior, who you were without the light of Christ, there is no way to bring you back. What you have inside gets corrupted, so the end of that pudding is to be thrown out.

 

[GoodData]

VIdeo: The Most Important Creed In History - Reeves, DeYoung, Horton, Ortlund, Barrett, & Sanders

So much of what you post is talking about Christ. What about Christ himself!? By this play on words, I'm suggesting you're approach to your faith is to intellectualize stuff. Don't be meta. Don't deal with 2nd order or 3rd order logic or whatever, don't even hold it in esteem. The epitome of food for the mind in the new testament comes from Paul's various contributions in his letters. I love the letters of John and Peter for a different reason, they have their own quailities, but remember Paul used to be a Pharisee and Sadduccee - he had a scribes ambition and he had that wolfiness about him characteristic of the tribe of Benjamin. God Bless You, Chaplain!

 

[GoodData]

Happy Easter

Happy 4th! Big cat growl!

 

[usctrojan]

Brothers and Sisters if you have 3-5 minutes to spare for my seminary project please help on this gaming survey:

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[Chaplain]

Brothers and Sisters if you have 3-5 minutes to spare for my seminary project please help on this gaming survey:

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[usctrojan]

Done!

Means a lot, Chaplain. Thank you.

 

[Doczu]

Brothers and Sisters if you have 3-5 minutes to spare for my seminary project please help on this gaming survey:

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Hope it'll help, just finished

 

[usctrojan]

Hope it'll help, just finished

thanks, doc. big time.

 

[paolo11]

Happy blessed Monday. I want to put it out there but if you have any prayer requests, pm me an I will pray for you. God bless you all

 

[paolo11]

Good morning/afternoon all. God bless you guys always

 

[paolo11]

Hello folks. God bless you day. Jesus is the reason for all season.

Galatians 3:28

there is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is no male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus"

 

[Chaplain]

New resources:

Video: Only Christianity Prospers Culture and Civilization | Voddie Baucham | Of Flames and Crowns

This present moment in America is an opportunity we ought not miss. The assassination of Charlie Kirk was a tragic moment that will long live in infamy, but in God's providence, it could well be the spark that ignites reformation and revival. The question is, how do we now live? What does a life of true meaning and purpose look like? Christ the King has given us a mandate to disciple the nations and establish His kingdom on earth as it is in heaven. Some of the tools God gives His ambassadors in this cause are truth and speech. These tools are the substance for shaping culture. Cultures rise and fall to the degree to which they either embrace or reject Christ. In this American moment, the goal should be to proclaim Christ, speak the truth boldly, give a reason for the hope that is in you, and be salt and light in all the spaces God has placed us in. Having lived in two of the same countries and being involved in the same work for several years, Lennox Kalifungwa and Voddie Baucham sit down for an insightful conversation about culture, suffering for truth, Marxism, and patriarchy.

Video: Two Visions for Sex — and for LIFE (Bonnie Blue vs Louise Perry)

Glen Scrivener comments on The Great Sex Work Debate between Louise Perry and Bonnie Blue on Chris Williamson's channel, Modern Wisdom: The Modern Sex Work Debate - Bonnie Blue & Louise Perry (4K)

Video: Sinclair Ferguson - The Charlie Kirk controversy, John Macarthur, RC Sproul & preaching to the Queen

Sinclair Ferguson is speaking across Eastern Australia and joins us to share wisdom that he wishes he'd been given when he started in pastoral ministry in Glasgow 54 years ago. Sinclair has served for decades as a pastor, preacher, theologian and author in Scotland and the United States. He's the author of 50 books.

Phil Wickham - Song Of The Saints (Full Album Listen Through)



Video: The End of the World? John Lennox on AI and the Book of Revelation

Artificial intelligence is reshaping our world at lightning speed bringing both incredible possibilities and sobering dangers. But how should Christians think about AI in light of Scripture, and in particular the book of Revelation? In this conversation, Dr. John Lennox joins me to discuss his concerns about AI, but also his confidence in why the end of history will not come through AI or some other manmade technology. We discuss his newest book God, AI and The End of History.

Video: What is Happiness? | Arthur C. Brooks

What is happiness? Socrates in the City host Eric Metaxas sits down with Dr. Arthur Brooks to discuss one of the most prevalent questions in our society: What is happiness? The question behind his newest book, The Happiness Files. Based on his long career and his lived experience as a Professor and scholar, Dr. Brooks shares not only what happiness is, but the deeper questions of love, loss, and meaning. Throughout this conversation, they explore the scientific theories of happiness, what challenges we face in modern society to achieving it, and Dr. Brook's signature game for his students, "What is my idol?"

 

[Chaplain]

I continue to share these resources so that God's people may be equipped for every good work, strengthened to serve, and built up together as the body of Christ (see Ephesians 4:12-13).

Skip navigation Search Create Avatar image 2 Christians DEBATE Charlie Kirk's Legacy: Nijay Gupta & Bethel McGrew

Are we seeing a Charlie Kirk-inspired Christian revival? Were Kirk's politics too polarising when it came to race and minorities? Theologian Nijay Gupta and Christian writer Bethel McGrew join Justin Brierley to debate their different perspectives on the Charlie Kirk revival.

How to Number Your Days: The Secret to Living with Purpose | Psalm 90 Explained

KEY TOPICS COVERED: Why Moses wrote about numbering our days in the wilderness. The 4 attributes of God that teach us about life's fragility. How to live with eternal perspective in - Practical steps to avoid wasting your short life. Finding satisfaction in God's love as the foundation for meaningful living.

1 Conservative Christian vs 20 Liberal Christians | Surrounded (ft. Allie Beth Stuckey)



Christian Nationalism vs Clown World | Interesting Times with Ross Douthat

Doug Wilson, Evangelical pastor and self-proclaimed Christian nationalist, has been preaching for decades that America needs to reclaim its Puritan past. But in 2025, he believes he's "significantly" more influential. Does that mean America is closer to Wilson's goal of theocracy? In this episode, nothing is off limits — even Ross's own salvation.

Philosopher and Preacher Go Head to Head on Morality, Evil, Consciousness and More

Glen Scrivener talks to Joe Folley @unsolicitedadvice9198 about the problem of divine hiddenness, the problem of suffering, Tom Holland's Dominion thesis and groundings for ethics, with reference to responses to the Charlie Kirk assassination. Special thanks to All Souls Church, Eastbourne.

 

[PrefectAboro]

Just a reminder to all my brothers in and sisters in Christ to stay strong like warriors this upcoming week. The veil between the spirit world and the physical world is thin during Samhain (Halloween).

While some Christians are celebrating "innocently" with their kids, trick-or-treating, or some churches do "trunk-or-treat", decorating their houses and having fun. Just remember that actual witches and warlocks are FASTING staying up late with their demonic altars during this 'holiday'.

So let's stay on the offensive. Stay FASTED, stay in the Word. Annoint your houses if you want to. Guard the windows of your temple (eyes/ears) from 'horror related' movies/music/games/parties. If you have the ability to I suggest stay fasted during Oct. 30/31 and Nov 1st. 3 day water fast (drink your electrolytes).

You have the Holy Spirit with you and NO WEAPON formed against you shall prosper!

Psalm 27 1-2

The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?
When the wicked, even mine enemies and my foes, came upon me to eat up my flesh, they stumbled and fell.

 

[Chaplain]

Video: Joe Rogan FINALLY admits it

Glen Scrivener and Nate Morgan Locke's reaction highlights a cultural moment where skepticism toward religion is giving way to curiosity about faith, particularly Christianity. They note how Joe Rogan, Konstantin Kisin, and Francis Foster are openly intrigued by the stability, peace, and moral grounding that religion offers compared to the collapse of the "new atheist" movement. Scrivener emphasizes that Rogan's jealousy of people with deep conviction—Muslims praying five times daily or Christians who live sacrificially—reveals that even at the pinnacle of success, secular achievements cannot provide lasting meaning. Locke adds that Rogan's fascination with Scripture, the Dead Sea Scrolls, and Jesus as a historical figure shows that he is not just attracted to Christianity's "usefulness," but is also wrestling with its truth claims. For both Scrivener and Locke, this suggests a hunger for deeper foundations in a time of cultural instability . At the same time, they stress that Christianity is uniquely positioned to meet this hunger. They point to the way Kisin and Foster resonate with ideas like Jesus' voluntary self-sacrifice, the rootedness of historical faith (e.g., Gethsemane, Pontius Pilate), and the profound simplicity of church practices like exchanging the sign of peace. Scrivener draws parallels to C.S. Lewis' journey from atheism to belief, noting how myth became fact in Christ. Locke suggests that modern apologetics may need to embrace a "mythological argument" for God—engaging people not only through reason but also through the deep human need for story and meaning. Together, they conclude that what we are witnessing is a quiet but powerful movement: influential cultural voices beginning to take Christianity seriously again, both for its societal grounding and for its truth about Jesus Christ .

Video: Francis Chan Opens Up About the Eucharist

Gavin Ortlund and Francis Chan explore the Eucharist through the lenses of Protestantism, church history, and lived Christian experience. Chan shares his journey of rediscovering the sacredness of communion, moving beyond a purely symbolic Zwinglian view he was taught in seminary. Influenced by Orthodox, Catholic, and Reformation sources, he came to see the Lord's Supper as central, even dangerous if approached irreverently, drawing from 1 Corinthians 11. He laments how Protestant churches often push communion aside in favor of preaching personalities, while traditions like Orthodoxy or Catholicism keep it central with reverence and awe. Yet Chan ultimately remains Protestant, troubled by exclusivist claims from other traditions that would bar faithful Christians such as Joni Eareckson Tada from the table. His tension lies between admiring the reverence he sees elsewhere and refusing to believe God rejects those outside specific institutional lines. Ortlund responds by affirming the value of reverence while urging Protestants not to forget the depth within their own tradition. He highlights that many Reformers and historic Baptists held to a form of real presence in the Eucharist, echoing Spurgeon's belief that communion is the closest one comes to heaven on earth. For Ortlund, the Protestant "ocean" of theology and devotion is vast, with riches like the Puritans, missionaries, and martyrs offering a heritage worth retrieving. He stresses that unity must be rooted in the gospel rather than institutional exclusivity. While acknowledging the fragmentation of Protestantism, he sees freedom in being able to admit historical messiness without denying the Spirit's work across traditions. Ultimately, both men converge on the importance of God's unconditional love—Chan urging fear of the Lord as the foundation for grasping grace, and Ortlund encouraging believers to let Christ's love personally transform their identity. Together, they model humility and brotherhood while wrestling with the Eucharist as a point of both division and potential unity.

 

[Liljagare]

Just a reminder to all my brothers in and sisters in Christ to stay strong like warriors this upcoming week. The veil between the spirit world and the physical world is thin during Samhain (Halloween).

While some Christians are celebrating "innocently" with their kids, trick-or-treating, or some churches do "trunk-or-treat", decorating their houses and having fun. Just remember that actual witches and warlocks are FASTING staying up late with their demonic altars during this 'holiday'.

So let's stay on the offensive. Stay FASTED, stay in the Word. Annoint your houses if you want to. Guard the windows of your temple (eyes/ears) from 'horror related' movies/music/games/parties. If you have the ability to I suggest stay fasted during Oct. 30/31 and Nov 1st. 3 day water fast (drink your electrolytes).

You have the Holy Spirit with you and NO WEAPON formed against you shall prosper!

Psalm 27 1-2

The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?
When the wicked, even mine enemies and my foes, came upon me to eat up my flesh, they stumbled and fell.

Halloween, or All Hallows' Eve, takes its name from the Feast of All Saints' Day, which later became known as All Hallows. All Hallows' Eve was quite literally the eve before the holy day. But it wasn't just a vigil before a religious feast day. Several saints have feast days on 31 October. Halloween or All Hallow's Eve is actually the eve of the Feast of All Hallows' Day which is another name for All Saints Day, a beautiful day where we lovingly remember the martyrs and saints who faithfully served the Lord and who have died.

The All Saints' Day readings include Daniel 7:1-3,15-18, Psalm 149, Ephesians 1:11-23, and Luke 6:20-31.

You confuse two religions, Samhain was the Celtic division of the year, marking the end of the year and the beginning of the new one.

 

[Nydius]

I need a moment to rant and I don't know where else to put it but since it deals with my Church I suppose this is as good a place as any.

Like many churches, my church was decimated after the COVID restrictions. We already weren't a very large church and after COVID restrictions less than half of our already small congregation returned to regular worship service. To add to this, most of the congregation are elderly. At 48 years old, I'm one of the youngest regular attendees, with only one slightly younger couple. The vast majority of the attendees are in their late 60s through early 80's, living on fixed retirement incomes.

This has put the church into an increasingly difficult financial position. Our pastor has been transparent about the financial situation every week in our bulletins but with this latest monthly newsletter he seems to have snapped. He spent half of an entire page rebuking people for lack of tithing. He specifically questioned the congregation's "faithfulness toward God" because the Church has been running in the red for 10 of the last 12 months. He wrote that we "made a financial commitment to God" when we "accepted Jesus into our lives". And in what I found the most appalling, he argued that "personal financial strain, while understandable, is not a valid excuse to avoid our financial obligation" because "God shall provide".

He, of all people, knows the reality of the congregation. Many of them, myself included, are living paycheck to paycheck or on an extremely fixed income. We're being squeezed from all sides, financially. Most of us give what we can, when we can. In some cases, what I give isn't monetary: I've helped them maintain church grounds during the summer, I helped them renovate their small church library, I've helped them teach staff how to properly use Facebook for live streaming, among other things.

Maybe I'm misremembering but tithing was part of (or an extension of) the old covenant Mosaic Law that was fulfilled with the crucifixion of Christ. In the Gospels, and throughout the formation of the church post-Crucifixion, tithing isn't mentioned whatsoever; Christians are called to give freely and from a generous spirit. Nothing in there says we're obligated to put ourselves into financial dire straits to support the Church.

He's never talked like this before and I find it rather distressing. I get that he's probably scared that the church won't survive. Honestly, it probably won't simply due to the aging congregation. But chastising what few parishioners remain doesn't seem like the right path. I almost want to turn his words back on him and tell him not to worry about the church's financial position because "God shall provide". Alas, I'm not that petty. (Most days.)

Anyway, just needed to get that off my chest and didn't have anywhere else to do so.

 

[Liljagare]

Alot of churches aren't nice churches? They literarly leech off allready poor people in need. Giving donations, I am unsure why this is so big with catholics? Give money, save your soul??? Sounds like something rather icky.

Alot of those "priests" demanding your donation, forget,

You shalt not make unto thee any graven image. <- what is the modern church?
You shall not take the name of the Lord, your God, in vain. <- making members feel guilty over not donating?
You shall not steal. <- do not make the poor pay for your church?
You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor. <- do not make people feel bad when they have nothing left to give?


Corinthians 9:7, give as you have decided in your heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion.

Timothy 5:8, emphasize providing for your family.

Colossians 3:23, Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.

 

[Chaplain]

The Rest is History podcast is absolutely brilliant—I hope others enjoy it as much as I have.

Martin Luther: The Man Who Changed The World | Part 1 | PODCAST

The Reformation, launched in 1517, stands as one of the most convulsive and transformative events of all time, shattering Christendom and dividing Europe for centuries. Its outcome determined the fates of Kings and Emperors, and saw the souls of millions consigned to the fiery pit of heresy. The man behind it all was Martin Luther, a humble monk of obscure origins. Bold, intellectually arrogant, and a master of spin, the assault he unleashed on the medieval Church had him excommunicated by the Pope. But what was it about Luther's humble upbringing in Saxony and his strained relationship with his intimidating father that led him down a path of insolence? And was the religious revolution that he sparked inevitable?

Martin Luther: How the Revolution Began | Part 2 | PODCAST

Martin Luther is one of the few people to have genuinely changed the world, igniting a religious revolution that tore Christendom in two, and undermined European tradition in ways that still reverberate today. But along with Luther's uniquely tortured psyche, three events contributed to his extreme transformation from young lawyer to fervent monk: the loss of a dear friend, a near fatal accident, and a cataclysmic thunderstorm. It was at the University of Wittenberg that Luther's truly revolutionary understanding of God, theology and scripture began to evolve. His scorn for the state of the Church bubbled underneath the surface, until one day, a friar called Johann Tetzel rolled into Saxony, claiming to sell awesome indulgences, which would allow sinful locals to shorten their stay in purgatory. Such staggering corruption drove Luther to take drastic action, and, marching to Wittenberg Castle's Church, he legendarily nailed his Ninety-Five Theses to the door. Or did he?

Martin Luther's Battle Against Satan | Part 3 | PODCAST

Three years on from Martin Luther's publication of the Ninety-Five Theses - a shocking attack on the corruption of the Catholic Church and the selling of indulgences - his radical new ideas and brilliant use of the printing press had unleashed chaos in Christendom. Still in Wittenberg under the Protection of Frederick III, Luther's increasingly radical beliefs founded in his readings of Christian scripture, now sought to undermine the entire fabric of the Catholic Church and the theology that has shaped the Latin West for centuries. This culminated in his famous Reformation Moment, which saw his love affair with God raised to new heights of exultation. All the while, support for his outrageous ideas was swelling and Luther's own celebrity growing. With it, the very real danger in which he placed himself, and the looming threat of excommunication. At last, in August 1518 Luther was summoned to Augsburg to meet with Cardinal Thomas Cajetan and have his beliefs examined…would he survive the reckoning to come?

Martin Luther Vs The Holy Roman Emperor | PODCAST | PART 4

"I cannot and will not recant anything for to go against conscience is neither right nor safe.…Here I stand, I can do no other" The Diet of Worms in April 1521 was one of history's most dramatic confrontations, a clash of the old world and the new. It saw the celebrity professor Martin Luther summoned to the imperial free city of Worms by the Holy Roman Emperor, Charles V, to defend his radical beliefs. And though his life was guaranteed by the Emperor, Luther had never been in greater danger. He arrived in the city to huge, ecstatic crowds, like Jesus returning to Jerusalem from the desert. But would his rhetorical brilliance and passionate defence save him and the future of protestantism, or would he doom himself to a fiery fate?

Martin Luther: A World Torn Apart | PODCAST | Part 5

Following on from Martin Luther's dramatic abduction by his powerful protector, Frederick III, he had been secretly kept safe at Wartburg. There, he abandoned his priestly garments for good, and violently wrestled against the devil, in unorthodox ways…Meanwhile, the religious revolution that he had ignited was sweeping through Europe, and setting everything aflame. A sense of apocalyptic flux saw waves of destructive violence unleashed upon all the old customs and idols, as rebellions erupted throughout Christendom. Luther's reformation had taken on a terrifying new form of zealotry, which saw him transformed from radical to reactionary. His determination to destroy the new reformers enraged and infuriated many of his old followers. None more so than Andreas Karlstadt - the former chancellor of Wittenberg university against whom Luther unleashed a savage smear campaign - and Thomas Müntzer; an apocalyptic prophet who sought to discredit Luther's reputation. Then, in May 1524, there exploded an uprising in Germany that would change everything, as militant evangelical peasants came up against their Catholic overlords. A religious war had broken out at last…

 

[RCX]

Glad to have discovered this thread. Found my way back to the Catholic Church over the last year having been, at best, a minor participant for most of my life. Not sure what drew me in TBH other than a need to seek answers to the big questions I've always struggled with.

It's been a big benefit to my whole life as I've gone from sitting quietly at the back of church to gradually becoming more open with friends and family about where I'm at in spiritual terms. What I'm realizing is that you don't have to take all of it at face value in order for it to be a great thing for you. It's step by step on a road that has a hidden end. Obvious as it may seem, its the journey that is bringing a lot of peace and durability into my life

 

[Chaplain]

YouTube Christmas playlist:

 

[coinhook]

Speaking as someone baptized to the Christian Orthodox fate, no lay person would be willing to follow exactly our Christian rites. Prefer to keep faith as something abstract or tied to our history, art and culture, as the Church contributed a lot in that regard.

Because if you follow it to the letter, there is not much difference with Islam. Except prayer, there are even rules what food to eat and which day and even which day it is allowed to have sex. It would be very oppressive.

 

[Catphish]

Hey, all. After many years of meandering, I've returned to the Church, in the wake of the murder of Charlie Kirk. Seemed like a good time to get off the sidelines and back into the game.

I'm attending daily mass most days, reading the Bible most nights, and I've gotten involved with St. Vincent de Paul and the Knights of Columbus. Today, I learned I've been accepted as a lector (reader) at mass for Thursdays. Pretty excited about that.

Anyway, just checking in. It feels good to be back.

Gloria in excelsis Deo

 

[Chaplain]

Video: Hellgate: What Does the Bible Really Say About Hell? | The Kirk Cameron Show Ep 102

What does the Bible really say about hell, and is this issue worth dividing over? This special Hellgate roundtable is a landmark roundtable hosted by Kirk Cameron, bringing together four of today's most trusted Christian voices in response to a viral father-son conversation that ignited a global debate. With open Bibles, humility, and intellectual integrity, these theologians wrestle honestly with one of the most emotionally charged doctrines of the Christian faith, exploring eternal conscious punishment, conditional immortality, and whether Christians can disagree without abandoning the gospel. Grounded in Scripture and guided by compassion, this deep 2½-hour conversation seeks biblical clarity on final judgment, because the truth about hell matters deeply to God and to the people we love.

 

[Catphish]

For the Catholically inclined, I just want to say that Word On Fire Digital has some absolutely outstanding content. It's $20 a month, and so far has been worth every cent.

Bishop Barron is a treasure.

 

[Chaplain]

Video: "The Book of Revelation" // John Lennox // CCUK Pastors & Leaders Conference 2026

"John Lennox's talk centers on the conviction that the Book of Revelation is not a cryptic puzzle about timelines, but a deeply rational and pastoral vision about reality, power, and hope in a world increasingly shaped by technology and authoritarian impulses. He argues that humanity is facing a dangerous imbalance: unprecedented technological capability combined with unresolved moral and philosophical questions about meaning, identity, and the future. Revelation, he suggests, speaks directly into this tension by offering a coherent framework that holds together past, present, and future—where we come from, who we are, and where we are going—questions that science alone cannot answer. At its core, the book insists that history is not random or ultimately controlled by human or technological power, but is moving toward accountability and resolution under a just and personal God, revealed through Jesus Christ. Revelation uses symbolism not to obscure truth, but to illuminate reality. Lennox explains that images such as lampstands, stars, the throne, the Lamb, and the beast are metaphors that shape how we understand leadership, justice, worship, and resistance to corrupt power. Churches are portrayed as sources of light in a dark world, leaders as guides held accountable, and authority as something delegated rather than hoarded. The vision of God's throne presents a model of governance marked by transparency, restraint, and moral order—standing in sharp contrast to oppressive systems that rule by fear and secrecy. Ultimately, Lennox underscores that the heart of Revelation is hope: not escapism, but a grounded assurance that evil does not have the final word, that human dignity has been decisively affirmed, and that history will culminate not in chaos or domination, but in justice, restoration, and the triumph of sacrificial love." (1/28/26)

 

[Gonzito]

Glad to see there is a Christian OT in GAF. I love it

Jesus Christ is king

 

[Catphish]

Made my 4th Degree exemplification with the Knights of Columbus today.

Vivat Jesus!

 

[Chaplain]

Video: The Rejection Of Atheism Is Turning Boys Into Men | Wes Huff and Dan Paterson

John Anderson speaks with Wes Huff and Dan Paterson about the striking cultural shift among younger generations towards a renewed search for meaning, transcendence, and moral grounding. They reflect on disillusionment with secular narratives and the renewed interest in Christianity as a source of lifelong direction and purpose. Huff and Paterson explore the impact of numerous online role models for young men, including Joe Rogan, Jordan Peterson and Andrew Tate. This is a conversation that questions whether modern society can sustain itself without a deeper moral and spiritual foundation.

Video: Tom Holland on evidence for Jesus, contradictions in the Gospels, and more | FULL FILM

Tom Holland, co-host of The Rest if History, and Peter J. Williams, principal of Tyndale House, participates in a conversation hosted by Justin Brierley on the evidence for Jesus' life, death, and resurrection.

Chapters:
0:00 Why your interest in the historicity of Jesus?
5:54 Does Jesus exist outside the Bible?
14:36 Are the Gospels historically reliable?
21:32 Contradictions in Jesus' birth story
36:40 Is there evidence to say that Jesus was not a regular human?
44:33 What do we do with the claims of Jesus' resurrection?
50:09 Does this entire discussion presupposes a supernatural realm?
55:33 Is there enough evidence to say Jesus rose from the dead?
1:00:57 Is 'faith' an alternative to historical evidence?
1:04:19 Can we separate the supernatural part of Christianity from its cultural uses?
1:06:25 Why did some books make it into the Bible and some didn't?
1:13:59 Why didn't the authors write the Gospel closer to Jesus' time?
1:16:41 If God exists, why doesn't He just reveal Himself right now?

 

[Trogdor1123]

Video: The Rejection Of Atheism Is Turning Boys Into Men | Wes Huff and Dan Paterson




Video: Tom Holland on evidence for Jesus, contradictions in the Gospels, and more | FULL FILM

Thanks for this. I think I will check it out tonight.

 

[Chaplain]

Thanks for this. I think I will check it out tonight.

You're welcome!