The Christian Contrast Podcast

Our habits are what God uses to form us into being who he has called us to be. In this episode we look at how we can set ourselves up to have godly habits that last, and how to avoid giving up on the habits God is calling us to cultivate.

In this episode we look at five great books that you can add to your reading list in 2026. Providence by John Piper. Christianity and Liberalism by J. Gresham Machen. The Unfolding Mystery by Edmund Clowney. Empowering Leadership by Michael Fletcher. The Common Rule by Justin Whitmel Earley.

In this podcast we discuss five ways that we can make sure that we don't miss out on the beauty of Christmas during this season.

In this episode we discuss questions about why we trust the Bible, what happens to people who never hear the gospel, and whether or not Christians should get botox.

This episode covers 5 questions that women asked at our recent Women’s Ministry STAY event. We cover topics like crypto-currency, the Trinity, and models for biblical femininity. • Link to episode on what happens to Christians when they die: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7vJVGnwgRo • Link to episode about Israel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wkpeA7q_QQ&list=PLz9jSz5Lre4Zg9wmcvUiWeUhZHG5...

In light of recent rapture predictions, in this episode we delve into how we respond to prophecies about Jesus' return, and about how we can be watchful and ready. The post Rapture Predictions and Watchfulness appeared first on Life Bible Fellowship Church .

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How do we as believers respond to the Charlie Kirk assassination, and what keeps the Christians from responding with physical violence to evil ideas? The post Reflection on the Charlie Kirk Assassination appeared first on Life Bible Fellowship Church .

Most of us probably have clear ideas about what happens to Christians when they die. But are those ideas biblical? In this episode we delve into what the New Testament teaches on this subject, and we get the surprise of seeing that, for believers in Jesus, the best is always yet to come. [Read More] The post What Happens to Christians When They Die? appeared first on Life Bible Fellowship Church .

Dan is joined by Garrett Gerhart, Pastor of College and Communications, to discuss how Christians can think and behave biblically when it comes to using A.I. The post A Conversation about A.I. appeared first on Life Bible Fellowship Church .

In this episode we look at biblical reasons to pray, even if we believe that God already knows everything. The post Why Should We Pray If God Knows Everything? appeared first on Life Bible Fellowship Church .

As Christians who believe that God is love, what are we to make of God's wrath and judgment? In this episode we look at five statements that help us to respond to the biblical teaching of God's wrath. The post God’s Wrath appeared first on Life Bible Fellowship Church .

In this episode we discuss what John Piper calls "The Debtor's Ethic." We ask the question of whether or not our obedience should be motivated by thinking of how much God has done for us. Link to Future Grace by John Piper. The post Should Christians Try to Pay God Back? appeared first on Life Bible Fellowship Church .

Can giving really be an act of joy? Dan and Loren VanWoudenberg (Chair of the LBF Church Elder Team) talk about how belonging to church involves financial giving. The post When We Belong, We Give appeared first on Life Bible Fellowship Church .

Dan and Tim Longo (Pastor of Outreach) talk about the joy that comes with serving the church to which you belong. The post When We Belong We Serve appeared first on Life Bible Fellowship Church .

In this episode we explore how Jordan Peterson's view on faith squares with the description of faith that we find in the Bible. The post Jordan Peterson on Faith appeared first on Life Bible Fellowship Church .

In the second part of the “When We Belong” series, Dan is joined by Summer Brown (Women’s Ministry Pastor) and John Eltiste (Men’s Ministry Director) to talk about why it matters to be involved in church beyond Sundays. The post When We Belong, We Connect appeared first on Life Bible Fellowship Church .

In the first of four episodes on what it looks like to belong to a church, Dan and Andy Watson (Pastor of Worship) talk about how to approach Sunday worship with passion, joy, and preparation. The post When We Belong, We Worship appeared first on Life Bible Fellowship Church .

In this episode we explore the dangers of Christian celebrity culture, and we look at how best to avoid the pitfalls of this trend. The post Idolizing Christian Leaders appeared first on Life Bible Fellowship Church .

Too many people, both Christians and non-Christians, have a casual response to the resurrection of Jesus. In this episode we explore why we are desperate for the resurrection of Jesus, and why it is such good news. The post Why We Need Easter appeared first on Life Bible Fellowship Church .

Dan is joined by Dr. Curt Bouma to talk about both the biblical and the scientific issues Christians should consider when approaching the issue of birth control. The post Christians and Birth Control appeared first on Life Bible Fellowship Church .

In this episode Dan and Andy talk about how best to walk through the season of Lent. The post How to Practice Lent appeared first on Life Bible Fellowship Church .

In this episode, we follow up on two sermons about marriage (check them out here and here) by digging into four big questions about how believers in Jesus live out God's plan and purpose for marriage. The post Big Questions about Marriage appeared first on Life Bible Fellowship Church .

Dan and Tim talk about the call of Jesus to make disciples of all nations, and talk specifically about Life Bible Fellowship Church GO Teams. If you want to inquire about GO Teams, click here: https://lbf.church/go-teams/. The post Jesus’ Call to Reach the World appeared first on Life Bible Fellowship Church .

In this episode we look at what we can do if we want to gain the greatest benefits and joy from the times of singing with our church family. The post What if I Don’t Like Singing in Church? appeared first on Life Bible Fellowship Church .