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Exposing how Be The Bridge’s trains Christians to become Ant-Racists. Be The Bridge teaches its Bridge Builders to believe that God reflects certain aspects of His image in ethnicities; perpetuating a belief that its members need to adopt collective practices to sanctify them and teach them to be color brave and not color blind. Topics Include: What is Racism as taught by Ibram X. Kendi and how ca...

In this 75th episode of the Patriot Pastor's Podcast, Pastor Harold Smith takes us on his journey as to why he has decided to walk away and unplug himself from all social media platforms. He is not advocating that everyone should leave; however, his reasons for doing so should cause us to ask ourselves why we are on social media platforms and why it is healthy for us to be on them. We pray that th...

Today I continue looking at Alexis de Tocqueville's work Democracy in America, written in the 1830s. He saw Americans as having an inordinate love of the power of the majority. Yet even so, liberty remained strong in the land. How was that possible? What was restraining the power of the majority in the United States? Tocqueville provides the answer to that by highlighting three things that preserv...

In this chapter of the book Soul Boom, Author, Rainn Wilson, presents a negative portrayal of the God of the Old Testament, describing Him as an anthropomorphized entity who occasionally flies into rages, can be vindictive and violent, and who is narcissistically obsessed with people bowing down and worshipping Him. While these claims are commonly echoed in secular media and atheistic books, it's...

In this episode, Harold Smith and Wade Lentz speak on a wide range of topics that are taking place in the world today. Starting with Hank Williams Jr.'s recent marriage, Tucker Carlson's feud with Gov. Abbot of Texas, the new impeachment inquiry against Pres. Biden, and finally, the ongoing politics and bureaucracy within the SBC.

Thoroughly Equipped Season 2 Episode 34 Exposing how Be The Bridge presupposes the postmodern theory of Intersectionality and trains people up in the ministry to identify racism through historical narratives and the stand points of POC. Topics: Critical Race Theory and Intersectionality What is Intersectionality? What is Post-modern Theory? What is Standpoint Epistemology? How is SE used to identi...

Actor and author, Rainn Wilson says that what is wrong with this world and the answers we need are spiritual in nature and that humanity's only hope is a spiritual revolution. But are the "solutions" he's suggesting really what this lost world needs or are they a part of the problem? In this episode(#90): Jesus not the only "Divine manifestation?" Blending truth and untruth Accountability to God T...

Abundant Life Episode 52 In this episode Saso and Ben bring Heather Gapen back on the show to discuss sanctification. From the time we are born again, we begin to grow as a Christian with the ultimate goal of being like Jesus. This process lasts a lifetime and we as Christians should take an active role in this process. Websters 1828 Sanctification – The act of making holy. (Holy means set a...

In Devotion, two pilots develop a friendship that stands the test of adversity. The post Devotion – AYJW143 first appeared on Are You Just Watching? .

The singer, who has the hottest song in the nation right now, is not some Nashville superstar or pop sensation. The singer who has the most popular music on all platforms is a young man from the hills of Virginia named Oliver Anthony. His music has received tens of millions of downloads in just the past two to three weeks! His most popular song, "Rich Men North of Richmond," is huge, gaining a lis...

We've all heard about the miracles of Jesus. But did they really happen? Or are they instead spiritual in meaning only? Episode #89 Time Stamp 00:02:20 Why a spiritual revolution is necessary. 00:05:21 Miracles not significant; proofs only for present. 00:07:24 Outward miracles hold little importance in reality. 00:12:19 Luke wrote Gospel, moved by Holy Ghost. 00:14:41 Eyewitnesses confirm Jesus's...

Thoroughly Equipped Season 2 Episode 33 Exposing how the American Christian Church is accepting the tenants of Critical Race Theory through Be the Bridge's ministry on racial reconciliation. This "ministry" trains people to believe that racism is systemic and white people are complicit and/or are racist by perpetuating the system because they do not act against it through leveraging their privileg...

Most Americans know of the famous speech in which Patrick Henry stated, "Give me liberty or give me death," but sadly, that is all most Americans know about this great patriot. Please take a few minutes and discover the extraordinary life of one of our Founding Fathers, Patrick Henry! 

In today's episode Rebecca begins the process of examining author Rainn Wilson's book, Soul Boom: Why We Need a Spiritual Revolution. Does the man behind the Office's Dwight Schrute offer a correct spiritual solution when it comes to important societal issues, the breakdowns in society, and the future of humanity? Included discussions: The Office, the concept of spirituality, the Baha'i religion,...

Abundant Life Episode 51 In this episode Saso and Ben have the privilege of interviewing Heather Gapen and talk about forgiveness. Heather has a tremendous testimony. God miraculously saved Heather out of a life of addictions and brokenness. In the process of Heather growing as a Christian, she was faced with one of the most difficult commands of scripture, forgiveness, forgiving one another, and...

In Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, a retiring Indiana Jones is pulled back into one last adventure by his god-daughter, but will her debt and love of money lead him to ruin or to redemption? The post Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny – AYJW142 first appeared on Are You Just Watching? .

Welcome to the first episode of One Little Candle's monthly special edition, Making Sense With Gen Z. In this episode, we tackle the ever-relevant topic of gender identity and the challenges that come with it for the Christian. My generation Z co-host and I, will have a thought-provoking conversation as we explore the nuances of pronouns and the shared space of language, addressing the question of...

Thoroughly Equipped S.2 Ep.32 What is Critical Race Theory? What does it teach? Should Critical Race Theory be used as an analytical tool? And is this theory something you should worry about? In this episode I interview Andrew Rappaport from the Rapp Report to tackle these questions. Before we dive into the Be the Bridge ministry and other racial reconciliation ministries promoted at the IF:Gather...

Here is a podcast episode from two years ago that you probably have not listened to but need to listen to. It is an episode in which pastors Wade Lentz and Harold Smith answer the question, should pastors discuss political issues behind the pulpit? Some would say, "No!" Others would say, "Absolutely!" While many others are just not sure how to answer this question. Listen to this episode and see w...

On this episode (85) reboot of One Little Candle, guest speakers, Michael and Vanessa Mistretta from Firm Israel, share their personal journeys and their mission with Firm Israel, which is to empower local ministries in Israel with the love of Jesus.  They emphasize the need for support and resources for these ministries to carry out their work. The episode touches on the importance of visiting Is...

On this episode, I present to you my discussion with Jon Harris from The Conversations That Matter YT Channel, where we discuss the Social Gospel and the  infiltration of Social Justice ideology in the church today. Jon Harris is the author of Christianity and Social Justice and Social Justice Goes to Church, both which were incredibly informative on the Social Gospel and Social Justice. I’ve been...

Abundant Life Episode 50 In this episode Saso and Ben talk about Satan’s plan to destroy humanity. This episode was inspired by the recent Nefarious movie release (Please use discretion before watching movie, may no be suitable for young children) Websters 1828 – Vigilant – Watchful; circumspect; attentive to discover and avoid danger, or to provide for safety. Key Verse 1 Peter...

On this episode(84) of One Little Candle, we read the final chapter of The Calvary Road and dive deep into the themes of confession of sin and justifying God. Drawing from biblical references in Galatians, Jeremiah, Ephesians, and more, we'll explore the concept of recognizing the deceitful and wicked nature of the human heart.  We'll also learn of  surrendering our efforts for holiness to Jesus l...

There is no hotter topic than the subject pastors Wade Lentz and Harold Smith tackle and discuss in their latest episode. That subject is "Why Women Can't Preach." In this episode, they lay out a few reasons why they believe that women should not hold the office of pastor or teach men in the church. We trust this episode will give clarity to this very controversial topic. 

What does parenting, keeping the canon, being a villain, and spiders have in common? Spider-man: Across the Spider-verse! The post Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse – AYJW141 first appeared on Are You Just Watching? .