In this episode, we examine some of the common phrases you hear in Christian circles that don't often get explained.

CHAPTERS
00:00 - Overview of clichés and introducing "Christ-like"
07:26 - Is there a difference between being Biblical and being "Christ-like?"
18:07 - What all is meant by "doctrine?"
27:01 - What elements make up doctrinal "soundness?"
41:21 - Should we find our "identity in Christ?"
53:58 - Debating where identity comes from

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We've covered pornography addiction before, but this time we take a look at some specific questions surrounding the issue.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Intro and defining "lust" for men and women
11:05 - Is porn addiction grounds for divorce?
17:28 - Examining the arguments in favor
24:29 - Does unwillingness to repent change the decision?
28:55 - A message to those caught in addiction, or married to someone who is
32:06 - The growing problem of women's erotic fiction
38:49 - How both visual and textual forms affect your relationship
50:13 - Evaluating when literature crosses the line
55:37 - The explosion of women selling themselves online

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NBA player Jaden Ivey recently lost his job, seemingly for derogatory comments made about the NBA participating in what he called the "unrighteousness" of Pride Month. Is this a type of persecution? If not, what is? Do American Christians deal with persecution? We discuss...

CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro and recapping the Ivey story
08:25 - Do American Christians face persecution?
13:28 - Should we avoid backlash for the Gospel, or pursue it head on?
25:57 - Are nations better off with rulers who are favorable to the Gospel?
33:29 - How and when is persecution a blessing?
41:37 - Application for the everyday Christian
53:28 - The importance of Christian unity in the face of a hostile world

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