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Psalm 104 (NKJV)

Andrew and Edwin consider what Psalm 104 teaches us about the nature of God dispelling mistaken notions people present today.

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In this episode, Barbara takes us on a trip down memory lane. She gives us a glimpse into her childhood, sharing many of the ups and downs that she faced along the way. She talks about how when she entered adulthood she felt like the rug was pulled up from under her and how she had to hustle to stay afloat. And then she shares the quest she pursued in search of a feeling of home and where she ended up landing. This episode highlights Barbara's road of healing and so much more.

Barbara Heller is an award winning songwriter, podcaster, filmmaker, and educator.  She is also a published author, playwright, and voice over artist.   Subscribe to her award winning podcast See One Beautiful Soul. Barbra leads "Meditate & Create”  Workshops that Ignite Great Healing and Wonderful Creations from the hearts of her students and colleagues. She is committed to making this world more mentally well, safe, and comfortable for all ages!

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Deism may sound a lot like theism, and while they’re etymologically the same, the belief systems are more nuanced. 

In this episode, we deep dive into Deist belief and its rise to popularity in the 17th and 18th centuries. We explain the core belief of the initial creator, but he’s not around anymore—kind of like the dad that left for a pack of smokes. 

The Enlightenment made deism a popular belief system as people looked to logic, reason, science, and observation to explain the world around them, rather than revelation. Deist philosophers believe in a God that created the universe, but they also believe in science to explain how things work. 

If you’re an American history buff, we also talk about the founding fathers and their religious beliefs. While we don’t have great records for all of them, it’s clear that some were Deists, most notably Thomas Jefferson and his book The Life and Morals of Jesus of Nazareth, aka The Jefferson Bible.

That’s right, Deism is a spectrum, and we talk about the different deism types and how they overlap with other faith groups.

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Ian Ruskin, author, actor, and activist joins us to talk about his one man-show, " To Begin the World Over Again:  The Life of Thomas Paine," which he will be performing at the Boston Public Library on November 1, 2, and 3!  We sit down to talk about the extraordinary life of Thomas Paine, the most radical of the founding generation, who still speaks to us today. 

The heart is at the center of everything; it's the most important vital organ in our body, second only to the brain. It pumps our blood, which the word says gives us life, and if anything goes wrong with it, the rest of our body will be significantly affected. I guess that's why the Lord says above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it. It's funny how the things in the physical often mirror the spiritual, and in this episode, we discuss the condition of the heart, how it comes to be, and where it leads.

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Part 15 of 23 in the series "Belonging to Him," which takes an in-depth look at the Gospel through the lens of personal relationship. This sermon begins the second major segment of this series, moving to a more practical approach to belonging to God from day-to-day. Despite our claims to being intimate with God, we should inventory our lives to make sure, as seen in John 15, that we're truly connected to the Vine: Jesus. Only by admitting our need for him and staying connected can we produce spiritual fruit and genuinely live with God in healthy personal relationship (sermon recorded in 2019.)

John and Brendan discuss the plot and themes found in the Disney + Series: "Loki". Science fiction and fantasy hijinks ensue when Loki finds himself a person of interest to the TVA (Time Variance Authority).  Loki's time-travels provide opportunity for soul searching and reflection which, for SHV's two hosts, provides ample opportunity to discuss how Loki's questions might parallel those of the show's audience.

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• The nature of time (and God's relationship with it)
• Free Will
• The ways in which we receive God's gifts
• Purgatory
  
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Irrespective of whether or not you are a fan of Lin Manuel Miranda’s musical, Hamilton, it’s a fascinating and provocative take on the early American republic. So what are some of the questions the Musical opens up about religion and the American Revolution?

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• Sacred & Secular founder and podcast host Shawn Roney shares some details about his spiritual journey and "Songs, Spirituality and Stuff."
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• Shawn shares an excerpt of "Miles the Monk, Minister of Musical Mantras," featuring E.E. on trumpet and Shawn on bass-programmed keyboard.

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After a disastrous business failure, Lincoln struggled to find his professional footing and continue his self-education. His program would bring him to unorthodox religious beliefs that would present a challenge for his political ambitions.

Bro. Robert Titus presents this two-part lesson to the Young Adults of Calvary Tabernacle in our Christian Worldview Series

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