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Where Have all the Liberals Gone? — The Riverside Church Seeks New Pastor

New York City’s famous temple of Protestant liberalism, the Riverside Church, is looking for a new pastor. As The New York Times reports, the search committee is not having an easy time of it.

Anglican “Missionary” Bishop Named for America — The Schism Arrives

William Bennett once observed that America was fast becoming “the kind of nation civilized nations sent missionaries to.” In truth, that is what America has now become, with the installation of Martyn Minns as “missionary bishop” for the Convocation of Anglicans in North America (CANA). On today’s program we hear from Bishop Minns as to…

“There’s Not Much Lord in this Church Service”

The movement toward gender-neutral language for God has picked up steam in recent years, and liberal churches have been busy rewriting language for worship and theology. Just last year the Presbyterian Church (USA) voted to “receive” a document that called for Father, Son, and Holy Spirit to be replaced or supplemented with triads such as “Sun, Light, and Burning Ray,” “Overflowing Font, Living Water, and Flowing River,” and “Fire that Consumes, Sword that Divides, and Storm that Melts Mountains.”

Is It Time To Lose The Language of Lordship?

Writing for The Arizona Daily Star in Tucson, Stephanie Innes has noticed a startling trend in area churches: they are dropping the use of any reference to ‘Lord’ in their liturgy.

Turn Out the Lights as You Leave? Germany’s Church Crisis

The secularization of Europe is one of the most important developments of our times. Secularization is, to some extent, a phenomenon of modernity and a reality in most industrialized nations. Even in the United States, long described as the exception to the European pattern, secularization is a growing reality. Much of what is called Christianity in America is, on closer inspection, seen to be a very thin commitment indeed.

Believing Without Belonging

The concept of spirituality as a lone personal quest is hardly new to Christian history. Nevertheless, the development of this pattern into a massive cultural movement is a new development — and one that is reshaping many churches.

Believing Without Belonging

The concept of spirituality as a lone personal quest is hardly new to Christian history. Nevertheless, the development of this pattern into a massive cultural movement is a new development — and one that is reshaping many churches.

Niche Churches: Becoming ‘All Things To All People’?

Including everything from hip-hop churches, cowboy churches, and even cyber-churches, Christianity is increasingly being target-marketed toward specific subcultures and niches within American society. On today’s program Dr. Mohler examines the trend and takes your calls on the subject.

The Centrality Of The Church In The Christian Life

An emphasis on church membership is often absent in much of evangelical life. So how should Christians understand their own identity in light of the local church? Mark Dever and C.J. Mahaney join us in the studio today for a helpful conversation on the subject.

“The Truth War”: A Conversation With John MacArthur

In an age which denounces claims of objective truth, John MacArthur is calling on Christians to ground their hearts and minds in God’s truth. Dr. MacArthur joins us for today’s program for a conversation about his new book and its implications for life and ministry.

A Bird’s Eye View of What’s Going on in the Church

On today’s program we’re joined in the studio by Dan Dumas, executive pastor of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California. This is a fascinating conversation about the state of the church today that you won’t want to miss.


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“The Lady’s Not for Turning” — Margaret Thatcher and the Leadership of Conviction

Margaret Thatcher, one of the most significant leaders of the 20th century, died yesterday at age 87. A model of convictional leadership, Margaret Thatcher became almost universally known as Britain’s “Iron Lady.” In May 1979, Margaret Thatcher moved into No. 10 Downing Street and changed the course of British history. Beyond this, Lady Thatcher changed the terms of debate on both sides of the Atlantic and left a legacy of leadership that should inspire generations to come.

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“And Them That Mourn” — Celebrating Christmas in the Face of Grief and Death

Families across the Christian world are gathering for Christmas even now, with caravans of cars and planeloads of passengers headed to hearth and home. Christmas comes once again, filled with the joy, expectation, and sentiment of the season. It is a time for children, who fill homes with energy, excitement, and sheer joy. And it is a time for the aged, who cherish Christmas memories drawn from decades of Christmas celebrations. Even in an age of mobility, families do their best to gather as extended clans, drawn by the call of Christmas.

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The Briefing, Wednesday, October 31, 2012

TODAY: Hurricane Sandy turns deadly, a moral crisis for The New York Times, a failed argument for medical marijuana, and the United Nations calls for decriminalizing prostitution and renaming it “sex work.” I discuss all these in today’s edition of The Briefing: A Daily Analysis of News and Events from a Christian Worldview.

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The Briefing, Tuesday, October 30, 2012

TODAY: Hurricane Sandy slams into the Northeastern Atlantic coastline, Halloween turns grisly for children, some churches push “Souls to the Polls,” and Thomas Friedman tries to redefine “pro-life.” I discuss all these in today’s edition of The Briefing: A Daily Analysis of News and Events from a Christian Worldview.

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