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  1. 399: More Questions Answered - Myth and Taylor Swift

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    07/11/25
    8 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    What Do You Mean, There’s More to This? In this episode, we answer a listener's question about Taylor Swift that leads us into a conversation about symbols and meaning, religious iconography, wild truth, and seeing reality through what’s occurring in the sacraments.
    399: More Questions Answered - Myth and Taylor Swift

  2. Jeremiah 11:18-23 Andrea Hammond sings "You Take It All"

    book
    07/10/25
    10 mins
    By Chad Bird
    Jeremiah 11:18-23 is so beautifully explained and meditated on by Chad.
    Jeremiah 11:18-23 Andrea Hammond sings

  3. Isaiah 52:13-53:12 Jeff Anderson sings "Laid On Him"

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    07/04/25
    7 mins
    By Chad Bird
    This episode is a classic; one to listen to year after year. Long before the Christ child was born in Bethlehem, Isaiah writes prophetically and poetically of the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world.
    Isaiah 52:13-53:12 Jeff Anderson sings

  4. 2 Samuel 3:31-34 Marvelle Figueroa sings "Forgiveness"

    book
    06/27/25
    4 mins
    By Chad Bird
    Seasons of mourning. David went through dark times and chances are that we will too. Chad meditates on this scripture that speaks to us in the dark hours of life.
    2 Samuel 3:31-34 Marvelle Figueroa sings

  5. Isaiah 42:1-9 Markita Knight sings "Behold"

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    06/20/25
    9 mins
    By Chad Bird
    Chad has an encouraging word for us and Markita Knight sings a beautiful song entitled "Behold".
    Isaiah 42:1-9 Markita Knight sings

  6. Church without God

    book
    06/18/25
    4 mins
    By Adam Francisco | David Andersen
    David and Adam discuss a recent CBS show from its State of Spirituality series, which examines how atheists and agnostics are creating communities with their own set of rituals that often mimic Christian ones. You can find the show here.
    Church without God

  7. Severance and a Theology of Suffering

    book
    06/17/25
    11 mins
    By Kelsi Klembara | Bradley Gray
    Kelsi talks with pastor, author, and 1517 contributor, Bradley Gray, about themes of suffering in Apple TV's series, Severance.
    Severance and a Theology of Suffering

  8. Does Christianity Have a Reliable Morality?

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    06/16/25
    5 mins
    By Scott Keith | Caleb Keith | Adam Francisco | Bruce Hillman
    In this episode, the hosts delve into the reliability of the Bible, with a particular focus on the moral content of scripture and its implications for one's faith.
    Does Christianity Have a Reliable Morality?

  9. The CHA Weekend Edition Presents: Famous Fictional Clergy Part II

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    06/14/25
    5 mins
    By Dan van Voorhis
    Weekend Edition for June 14-15, 2025
    The CHA Weekend Edition Presents: Famous Fictional Clergy Part II

  10. Isaiah 50:4-11 Lynn sings "With Every Step"

    book
    06/13/25
    8 mins
    By Chad Bird
    Once again we meditate on an Old Testament passage that is all about Jesus Christ.
    Isaiah 50:4-11 Lynn sings

  11. Psalm 98 with Colin Heinrich singing "Face to Face"

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    06/06/25
    4 mins
    By Chad Bird
    Only God sees the whole story, and the backstory from every angle, and only God is qualified to judge us.
    Psalm 98 with Colin Heinrich singing

  12. Christian life in secular times

    book
    06/04/25
    4 mins
    By Adam Francisco | David Andersen
    David and Adam pick up where they left off last week, discussing the Christian life in a secular age.
    Christian life in secular times