Muscular Christianity

#12 They Deserted Him and Fled (Part I) | Chuck Colson witnessed first hand the overwhelming influence of self-preservation in the aftermath of the Watergate scandal and knew that the disciples would never endure 40 years persecution unless Jesus had, in fact, risen from the grave!

#11 The Wisdom of the Wise | The passages in Scripture that seem either nonsensical or contradictory can either be resolved or better understood, but you have to be willing to do some research and not just assume that you're right and the Scriptures are flawed.

#10 Unwelcome and Foolish | In many instances, critics are psychologically invested in proving the Scriptures to be flawed because they view the notion of God to be intrusive and a threat to the way they view themselves and the world around them. The Resurrection is especially unwelcome because of the way it compels an acceptance of Christ as Lord. But they cannot logically doubt the text of the N...

#9 All Scripture | All Scripture is God breathed...That's a bold claim, but when you look at the way we validate works of antiquity, you can't doubt the integrity of God's Word without calling into question every ancient text that is embraced without question despite they're not being nearly as well authenticated.

#8 How Do You Know? | How do you know that what you believe is true? Is the Bible the Word of God? Did Jesus really rise from the grave? This series looks answers those questions.

#7 Profound Thinking | "Positive Thinking" can get you into a better mood, but it's "Profound Thinking" that can truly alter the way you're processing your circumstances.

#6 It Works | However you want to try and defend the Reality of Christ and the Christian doctrine, the bottom line is it works!

#5 The Empty Tomb | The gospel hinges on the Resurrection. We don't subscribe to the message of a charismatic leader, nor do we hang on the words of an inspiring teacher. We fall on our face before the One Who claimed to be God and proved it by dying and coming back to life.

#4 Betelgeuse | Betelgeuse is the star located in the upper left hand corner of the constellation Orion. It's diameter is large enough to contain our entire solar system up to the orbit of earth and beyond.

#3 Are You Out of Your Mind? | Atheists tend to be oblivous to the number of iconic scientists that saw the world from a Christian viewpoint.

#2 Explain it to Me | How would you explain the difference between believing something in your heart as opposed to it being something that you merely believe in your mind?

#1 What's the Difference? | The demons believe that Jesus Christ rose from the grave. So do you, right? What's the difference between them and you? Why are you going to heaven and they're not?

Your relationship with Christ is more than a Divine Emergency Kit. In this episode, Bruce Gust begins unpacking several ideas that point to how we are here to make a difference and not just an appearance beginning with "It's All Good!"

David didn't just sing, Paul didn't just write, and Jesus didn't just pray. The stood up and they spoke out. To remain silent in the face of evil is not an act of obedience as much as it's an act of cowardice and it's important to understand the difference.

Our national template is based on a Divine Absolute which implies a moral standard. That ultimately translates to personal responsibility and a paradigm where you are gauged according to your character and your choices. But to the individual who recoils at the thought of having to answer to something or Someone greater than themselves, all of the benefits associated with an approach to government...

Psalm 14:1 defines a fool as someone who says there is no God. What do you suppose that kind of perspective looks like when it shows up in a court of law? What is really being said by a witness when they're asked to raise their hand and swear to, "...tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth, so help you God?" If there is no absolute apart from themselves, what they're really sayin...

Every government that has ever been conceived by man is based on a theological premise of some kind in that it structures its approach to legislation according to the way it defines a human being.

Dismantle one of the more commonly used strategies used by people who don't have something to say as much as they've got something to hide by asking the right questions.

You have to check your logic at the door to believe in Evolution. Especially when you hear some of its more notable champions attempt to prove their point by saying it must've happened because, "...we're here."

People who want to maintain themselves as their own bottom line subscribe to a philosphy that contradicts itself and ulitmately reveals them as individuals who believe that because they have the right to think for themselves, they can think in a way that has no regard for anyone other than themselves.

This is the question you need to ask the person who wants your vote, your subscription or your support. How you answer that question either puts your name alongside those who signed the Declaration of Independence and ratified the Constitution, or…it defines you as someone who wants to replace the One Who is in charge with someone who looks a lot like themselves.

Everyone has their own perspective and that's why you want to make a point of hearing all sides of an issue and vetting your sources according to a Standard that doesn't fluctuate according to a human agency. Otherwise, you risk a corrupted opinion being used as the basis for your viewpoint. This is the approach advocated in Scripture and it applies to not only the headlines, but also the bottom l...

Part II of the "That's Your Opinion" series. After recapping how "That's Your Opinion" is a phrase often used by people who don't have something say as much as they have something to hide and examining how Christ handled those kinds of tactics, Part II looks at some real world examples of how God's technique can help keep a conversation moving forward that would otherwise end in a victory for the...

That's your opinion is a phrase often used by people who are looking to distract attention away from the pain and problems that occur when their perspective is put into practice. By posing as an advocate for compassion and understanding, they create a dynamic where you can't disagree with what they're saying without sounding like you're wanting to deny them the right to think for themselves. Here'...

Turning the other cheek is not a command to absorb the evil that is directed towards you. Rather, it's an admonishment to address it and reveal it for what it is. In this episode of "Muscular Christianity," we're going to look at the three primary passages that would have us be complicit with the offenses and assaults that are directed towards us and see how they fall short of an interpretation ba...