Discern

November/December 2024


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Five Things You Need to Know About the Middle East

Biblical history and prophecy provide the critically needed perspective to understand today’s difficulties and tomorrow’s hope. Listen

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Freedoms Canceled

In an age of social media and political sensitivities, core principles of freedom of speech and religion are increasingly under threat. Where could this lead? Listen

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Bible  What Does the Bible Say About “My Truth”?

The phrase “my truth” is becoming increasingly popular in today’s culture, but what exactly does it mean? Is there really such a thing as “my truth”? Listen

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God  Why Pray?

God is eternal and almighty, and also omniscient—He knows everything. He knows our every need, our every problem and our deepest desires. So, why pray? Listen

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Relationships  Lessons From 204 Years of Marriage

After 50 years, four couples share their insights and reflections on God’s incredible gift of marriage. Listen

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God  How to Know the Real Jesus

Very little is recorded about what Jesus looked like, but we can still know Him. Listen

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Life  Is Purgatory Biblical?

The Catholic doctrine of purgatory claims to answer what happens to those who are neither pious nor evil. But is it real? Is purgatory in the Bible?  Listen

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God  Jesus Raises the Dead: The Widow’s Son and Jairus’ Daughter

The Gospels detail Jesus’ raising three people from the dead. What do the first two of these resurrections teach us about Jesus’ character and the future?  Listen

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