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April 22, 2025
The Politics of Dating
A recent article published by Institute for Family Studies explains one of the biggest challenges single adults face in dating is political differences. Lisa Anderson, host of shares that while politics are a contributing factor to dating woes, other factors also prove challenging for today’s daters - including Christians. Worship styles, doctrinal issues, expectations surrounding kids, not to mention calling or career. There is a lot to navigate in the world of dating today.
Body & Soul, Healed & Whole
The toxic effects of sexual trauma and abuse can be devastating and lasting. Victims’ ability to experience healthy sexuality, even if they free themselves from the abuse, is often shattered. In Body & Soul, Healed & Whole, nationally known expert and speaker, Tabitha Westbrook draws on her specialized expertise, her own personal story of abuse, and a deep knowledge of Scripture to create a safe and compassionate place for you to start recovering – or even finding the healthy sexuality God intended for you.
April 21, 2025
Sackcloth, Ashes, and the Book of Life
A friend was reading in Jonah chapter 3 about the king of Nineveh who covered himself with sackcloth and sat on ashes. Even the animals were covered in sackcloth. The question was posed to Dr. Michael Rydelnik as to when this sign of repentance/mourning was instituted - and if this practice continued into the New Testament. Michael also responds to a question about the Book of Life. Is it different than the Lamb's Book of Life? This is an exciting edition of Open Line CHATT!
April 15, 2025
This Light Of Mine
This Light of Mine is a call for evangelicals to pivot from being consumed in a battle for our earthly kingdom and to embrace the privilege of advancing the kingdom of Christ. Drawing from the Scriptures and the life of Jesus, Joe Stowell provides a hope filled, courageous response that empowers us to light up the darkness by living like Jesus in a non-Jesus world.
How to Handle Stress and Create a Healthier Family
Stress touches everyone. Whether it comes from work, finances, or just feeling too busy, that tension can destroy families and relationships. Nobody wants to feel anxious or overwhelmed but what’s the best way to keep those emotions or fears from hurting yourself or your family? Dr. Joannie DeBrito provides sensible tips on how to avoid and defuse stress levels and instead, to make the best use of your time and energy to build strong family relationships - even through conflict.
April 14, 2025
Update on Shafer Daves
Jada Daves joins Tom and Tabi to provide an update on Shafer's upcoming transplant surgery. It's a difficult journey for this family. But it is also and an amazing story of God's sustaining grace. Jada provided the first kidney for her son, Shafer when he was 21 months old. Now, 13 years later, he is about to have his second transplant. His older sister Shayli will be donating her kidney to him. Follow the story at Jada Daves on Facebook.
Bruised Reeds and Smoldering Wicks
On Open Line CHATT, Dr. Michael Rydelnik answers questions about verses from Isaiah 42; are they Messianic descriptions of Jesus leading up to Isaiah chapter 53? Michael also addresses questions about women who served at the tabernacle, about the festival in John chapter 7, and about when Jesus said that there will be a time when all who are in their graves will hear His voice and come out. 'What exactly does that mean, and when will that occur?'
April 10, 2025
The Deadly Snake of Technology
Dr. Rosalie De Rosset doesn't mince words. 'We are losing our hearts, minds, and souls to technology.' Dr. Rosset relays the words her students, “It has slithered into our lives like a python, slowly squeezing its prey to death.” Another said, “I believe in 20 years my generation will look back with regret and sadness having wasted years staring at a screen.” Research everywhere indicates the dark consequences of this cultural obsession in every area of life. Leaders in the church must begin a serious conversation about the crucial need to fast from media to assess the extent of its hold and to make necessary changes for mental, social, and spiritual health.
Anti-Conversion Laws in India
Todd Nettleton with Voice of the Martyrs shares about a state government minister in India who has called for violators of his state’s Anti-Conversion Law to be given THE DEATH PENALTY. Also, Uzbekistan enacted a new religion law in February that imposes fines or even jail terms for parents who allow or arrange “illegal” religious education for their children under the age of 18. Learn more at persecution.com
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