But even if you should suffer for the sake of righteousness, you are blessed. And do not fear their intimidation, and do not be troubled, but sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you yet with gentleness and reverence; and keep a good conscience so that in the thing in which you are slandered, those who revile your good behavior in Christ will be put to shame. 1 Peter 3: 14-16
After roughly four years and, by the grace of God much personal and parachurch ministry growth, I joyfully announce that Entreating Favor and the Fire Away podcast will be abandoned. I say “joyfully” as opposed to the more expected “regretfully” simply because I am...
Book Review: On Guard – Preventing and Responding to Child Abuse at Church by Deepak Reju
Written by Nate PickowiczI used to be an insurance salesman. It was a tough job but it paid the bills. One of the most challenging parts to the job was convincing people that having a discussion about life insurance was worth their time. Of course, once the conversation happened, most people realized their dire need for protection in the event of death.
When I was
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[Fire Away! Podcast] Episode 065 – Luther and the Reformation
Written by Landon ChapmanAudio
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Summary
- On today’s show Landon and Pastor Nate talk with Grant Castleberry of CBMW about church history; specifically the Reformation and Martin Luther’s role.
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[00:07:44] Interview with Grant Castleberry
- Reformation
- Martin Luther’s role
- Modern worship
- Evangelica
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[Fire Away! Podcast] Episode 064 – Stressed Out
Written by Landon ChapmanAudio
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- On today’s show Landon and Pastor Nate talk with Todd Friel about Christians and the sin of anxiety while discussing his upcoming book, “Stressed Out.”
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[00:12:58] Interview w/ Todd Friel about his new book “Stressed Out”
- Introduction
- Anxiet
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- Jesus’
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[Fire Away! Podcast] Episode 063 – The Church’s Biggest Concern
Written by Landon ChapmanAudio
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Summary
- On today’s show Landon and Pastor Nate talk with Entreating Favor’s newest staff writer, Kofi Adu-Boahen about himself, his philosophy of ministry, and the biggest problem the church currently faces.
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[00:06:08] Interview with Kofi
- Testimony
- Background
- Philoso
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