The LIFETalks Podcast

Josh Brahm, President and Co-founder of The Equal Rights Institute, joins the program for a four-part series regarding dialogue practices with the Pro-Choice community. Hear a unique, fresh approach to the abortion conversation and learn to think clearly, reason honestly and argue persuasively. 

The pastors discuss the culturally hot button topic of abortion, including an overview of the history of the debate in our nation and how to best navigate the intricacies of the issue.

The pastors conclude the Seven Heavenly Sins series with a discussion on humility which could perhaps be described as man's greatest friend.

The pastors discuss the undervalued virtue of kindness. Often confused with niceness, kindness requires thoughtfulness, concern for others and is connected closely with God's character. The pastors discuss the multiple facets of this complex virtue and ponder why it is sometimes associated with weakness.

Defined as the state of restraint in the face of provocation and commonly referred to as a virtue in a famous proverb, the pastors arrive at the heavenly virtue of patience: something that does not come naturally to any of us. The pastors investigate why Western society in particular struggles with this virtue and reveal the scenarios in which their patience is tested the most.

The pastors address the virtue of diligence, which is not only a Biblical value but also a character trait. What does Scripture have to say about diligence and how is it connected to our perspective of work? 

The pastors discuss the virtue of charity, a word whose Scriptural definition differs entirely from what we often recognize it as today. 

We all have the opportunity to add virtues to our life. Are we pursuing these virtues in the way that God desires? In this episode, we examine the lost virtue of temperance or self-control.

The pastors bring it full circle by beginning a seven-part series on the counterweights of the Seven Deadly Sins: the Seven Heavenly Virtues. First up: Chastity. While the name may be old-fashioned, the virtue shouldn't be.

Pastor Ben & Pastor Brad conclude their small group strategy discussion by examining the responsibility we all have to lead others and make disciples.