Posts by Don Johnson
Ayaan Hirsi Ali: From New Atheist to Christian convert – UnHerd podcast
Nov 22, 2023 Episode UnHerd with Freddie Sayers Podcast UnHerd’s Freddie Sayers sits down with former New Atheist Ayaan Hirsi Ali to discuss why she now considers herself to be Christian.LISTEN ON YO Source: UnHerd with Freddie Sayers Podcast – UnHerd
Read MoreDoes “Thou Shalt Not Kill” Preclude Every War?
Jesus said, “And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet.” (Mt 24.6). We hear of wars all the time. When Jesus said we would hear of them, he wasn’t making a prophecy, he…
Read MoreReview of Roger Olson’s Against Liberal Theology
Olson, Roger E. Against Liberal Theology: Putting the Brakes on Progressive Christianity. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2022. In a recently published book, Roger Olson attempts two things, to put a definite limit on what may be called Christianity, and to call those tempted to cross that line back towards orthodoxy. He says, … some things people…
Read MoreShould Christians Share a Conference Stage with T… | Christianity Today
Or, “Secondary separation, anyone?” This story from Christianity Today demonstrates that everyone practices secondary separation (as it is called) to some extent. (Note: may be pay-wall protected.) But today’s evangelicals are also sensitive to theological shifts among the leaders they follow. If they notice a popular speaker appearing alongside someone with a notably different stance—on…
Read MoreChristian Nationalism & the Great Commission
Pastor Michael Miller, Foundation Baptist Church, Calgary, Alberta Canada, joins host Steve Anderson for a candid introduction to Christian Nationalism, it’s rise in prominence amongst evangelicals, it’s theological roots, and it’s impact on Great Commission ministry. send938 AT bmm.orgwww.bmm DOT org Source: Christian Nationalism & the Great Commission Well worth a listen. Steve Anderson and Michael…
Read MoreFree: A History of Western Philosophy and Theology’
Audible version of ‘A History of Western Philosophy and Theology’ is free. pic.twitter.com/23HBtgyphL — Dr. John Frame (@DrJohnFrame) October 5, 2023 You can’t download, but can add to your library and listen in the Audible app.
Read MoreSunak: ‘A man is a man and a woman is a woman’ – The Christian Institute
Rishi Sunak told the Conservative Party Conference: “A man is a man and a woman is a woman. That’s just common sense”. His remarks followed announcements earlier in the week that men who claim to be women will no longer be admitted to female-only hospital wards, while sex offenders will no longer be able to…
Read MorePodcast – Interview 14: Living with Adult Children in the Home [FrontLine May/June 2023]
Alan and Nancy Cole are members of the faculty at Faith Baptist Bible College in Ankeny, Iowa. They have been married for thirty- two years and have two grown sons. Earlier this summer, Alan and Nancy and one of their sons sat down with me to talk about the article they co-wrote for our magazine. We…
Read MoreMost People Really Do Believe in God
Even if they don’t want to say so. Yesterday’s post from Forrest McPhail, “Sending You Good Vibes,” brought this to mind. The way I hear or see that idea is often in this form: “thoughts and prayers,” or sometimes just “thoughts are with you,” as if one would think the individual has the mental power…
Read MoreWhy marriage matters
If a cohabiting couple is reluctant to get married because they say “a piece of paper doesn’t change anything”, their reluctance is a sign they don’t even believe their own claim. If it doesn’t change anything, why not go ahead and get married? It seems they actually realize that the piece of paper does mean…
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