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S7E8 Why is the Second Century important for a Christian?
Many think of the church as being a first century phenomenon. After all, Jesus and the disciples like Peter led the church then and the books of the Bible were written during that time. In…
S7E7 Illuminating News about Iranian protests and the Iranian Church
News coming out of Iran is limited. On January 8, 2026, the Iranian regime initiated a near total internet blackout. Many digital rights and internet monitoring groups have assessed the current…
S7E6 The Schwenkfelder Migration as told at the Day of Remembrance
As part of our Day of Remembrance service each year, we tell the story of the Schwenkfelder migration from Silesia, Germany to Philadelphia. On September 21, 2025, H. Drake Williams, Jr. relayed the…
S7E5 Advent and the Advent Wreath
In December, many celebrate Christmas or the Christmas season. Many who are not a part of the church are unfamiliar with the season of Advent. In this podcast, we speak with Rev. Dr. David McKinley,…
S7E4 Christmas Carols - Then and Now
At Christmas time, many will recognize that the church speaks about the birth of Jesus. As part of the celebration, Christians also sing Christmas carols. These used to be prominent in western…
S7E3 Religious Persecution and a Christian Response to It
Many are recognizing that religious persecution is a problem. While this knowledge is increasing, the understanding has not led to persecution decreasing. In this podcast, we interview Prof. dr.…
S7E2 The Rising Influence of Islam in Marseille, France: A Christian Missionary's Perspective
Migration is one of the largest issues of our time. More than ever before nations and faiths are encountering each other in unexpected ways. This is taking place in Marseille, the oldest city in…
S7E1 God is for Me: A Study of God's Heart through the Stories of Women in Scripture
Abuse happens in many places throughout our society. Does God have a word for those who are feeling manipulated? In her upcoming book, That God is For Me: A Study of God’s Heart Through the Stories…
S6E8 What is Involved with Bible Translation?
How were the ancient writings that compose our Bible translated into our current English Bibles? In this podcast, we ask Dr. Scott Hafemann who was a part of the translation committee for the New…
S6E7 Jesus' Passion and the Sovereignty of God
The events surrounding the death of Jesus on Good Friday are truly tragic. As Christians remember it, was it completely out of control? Was Jesus just in the wrong place at the wrong time? What…
S6E6 It's Been 1700 Years since the Council of Nicaea: Why is that Event so Important?
How did the church globally make some of its decisions? One of the most important decisions took place in AD 325 in modern day Turkey at the Council of Nicaea. Representatives from all over the…
S6E5 Engaging Youth In our Day: A conversation with Dave Coryell from Christian Endeavor
How do we connect with youth today? What are the characteristics of what some people call Generation Z? Dr. Dave Coryell has been answering this question through Christian Endeavor for over 18…
S6E4 Latest News from Eastern Ukraine from a Career Missionary to Zaporizhzhya
During the invasion of Ukraine in 2022, American news was running many stories about the news. In recent months, however, the mainstream news is sharing much less. In this podcast, we interview Ken…
S6E3 Spiritual Practices for a Faith Filled Christmas
How can we have a more spiritual Christmas? While many are focused on gift giving and parties, Christmas is so much more than this. It has spiritual origins. People like Mary and Joseph had distinct…
S6E2 The Early Schwenkfelders: An Extraordinary Culture of Prayer
Prayer is an indispensable part of Christian experience. As the world has modernized, deeper and richer spiritual experiences have dissipated. Some Christian communities have been known for their…
S6E1 Christian Conversion, Dramatic and Ordinary
Why are some conversions to Christianity so dramatic while others seem more ordinary? Rev. Dr. Luminița Nichols knows both types well from her experience growing up in Romania and facing persecution…
S5E12 Schwenkfelders and the Sacraments - Then and Now
The small Schwenkfelder denomination began in Silesia, Germany during the Reformation. It was particularly born out of the controversies about the Eucharist. In this podcast, we ask author Rev. Dr.…
S5E11 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and the University
DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) is a viewpoint promoted by American universities that has had substantial influence. This perspective encourages greater access to university resources for those…
S5E10 Islam and Christianity: Practical Differences
Christianity and Islam are two of the major religions in our world. How do Muslims practice their faith? How do Christians practice the faith? Are they alike? How are they different? In this podcast…
S5E9 The Renovation of the Central Schwenkfelder Church: how the church building intersects with the community
Central Schwenkfelder Church has been a noted edifice in the Lansdale/Worcester, Pennsylvania community since 1951. It was originally formed by merging two smaller meeting houses in the area -…
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