4 the World Podcast
1) Episode 24 - The Tradition of Advent
As Protestants, we’re perhaps most aware of our traditions during the holidays. Indeed, many of us have strong family traditions wrapped around Christmas. But where did these traditions come from? Par...Show More
2) Episode 23 - Health-Giving Words
Heresy is poison. If something is heresy, it annihilates hope because it contradicts the Good News. Heresy says “God’s not who he says he is. Christ didn’t accomplish what he said he did on your behal...Show More
3) Episode 22 - Heresy is a Tricky Word
What do you think of when you hear the word “heresy”? Given our responsibility to defend the faith, as well as to speak truthfully about one another, Dr. Justin Holcomb talks about how important it is...Show More
4) Episode 21 - How Does the Bible View Tradition?
Tradition: On the one hand, it’s like an alarm that protects valuables in the household of faith. On the other hand, it can really trip us up if we give creeds and confessions more credence than the B...Show More
5) Episode 20 - Are Evangelicals Experiencing an Identity Crisis?
Is there an evangelical identity crisis? “Yes,” says Dr. Vincent Bacote. “There’s been one for a long time, but it’s been intensified since the 2016 election.” So, what do we do? Although evangelicals...Show More
6) Episode 19 - Our First Great Commission as Citizens
Can religion and politics be talked about together? Dr. Vincent Bacote thinks that if we want a world where everyone flourishes, we can’t really look away from political life. But, at the same time, i...Show More
7) Episode 18 - Our First Great Commission as Workers
What does God’s work in the Garden of Eden tell us about the value of human work? What should we being doing as God’s workers? According to Dr. Vincent Bacote, Genesis 1:28 gives us our first Great Co...Show More
8) Episode 17 - What Does It Mean To Be Created in God's Image?
You may have been called a lot of things in your life, but you’ve probably never been accused of being a “divine image-bearer.” In this episode, our guest, Dr. Vincent Bacote, unpacks the three main w...Show More
9) Episode 16 - How Do We Stay in the Race for the Long Haul?
What does it take to run the race of faith? How should we prepare for ministry? This week Dr. Steve Brown and Dr. Richard Pratt discuss how faith isn’t a sprint, but a marathon that requires spiritual...Show More
10) Episode 15 - How Do We Keep Growing?
Why don’t we pray? According to Dr. Steve Brown, President of Key Life Network, “Unbelievers don’t pray because they’re afraid God is going to show. And, if God shows, they’re in trouble, because they...Show More