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The Enduring Mandate: Why Israel’s Right to Exist Transcends Misinterpretations of Scripture
In a recent op-ed for L’Osservatore Romano, a Vatican newspaper, German-Israeli Jesuit priest and scholar David Neuhaus explored the challenging task of reconciling biblical texts with the realities of the current conflict in Gaza. His…
The Demonic Nature of Brazil’s Second Largest Religion
By The Stream Published on August 18, 2025 This interview from Almost False is the life story of Ivani Greppi — a former Umbanda medium from Brazil. She opens up about her upbringing in a culture deeply influenced by the Yoruba and Ifá…
When God Goes to Las Vegas
As a preacher, I loved shocking my congregation from the pulpit. That way I got their attention. One Sunday, I told them I was a compulsive gambler. They nearly fainted. Worse, I told them that I used God to justify my gambling because I…
What is Godliness, Really? – The Stream
By Joël Malm Published on August 18, 2025 What is a “godly” person? Joël and Rick Malm into the complexities of godliness as they continue their journey through the first draft of Joël’s book, Hiking the Clouds. They explore the balance between…
Colby Maier: Disappointment and Despair
By The Stream Published on August 18, 2025 Colby Maier, a young man whose budding athletic career was ended by injuries, shares the crippling anxiety that gripped him afterward — and the truth that set him free.…
Called to Serve: Joy Ng’s Life in the Coast Guard
An episode of Conversations with Christians Engaged — a podcast dedicated to helping believers continue walking in faith while navigating the muddy ways of politics and culture. By The Stream Published on August 17, 2025…
New Major Problems with Evolution Exposed
By The Stream Published on August 17, 2025 Scientists only have a tiny slice of the fossil record — maybe 15% at best — so a lot of evolutionary history is filled in with guesswork. In this 21-minute video, Daily Dose of Wisdom and Dr. J.T.…
Know the Truth – The Stream
Friends, for the rest of your life remember this: The way you fight a lie is with the truth. Whoever knows the truth wins. And there are two truths that I want you to have a death grip on today. First is the Gospel. Jesus paid the price for our…
10 Erroneous Views About the Church
In today’s hyper-individualistic and consumer-driven culture, many believers hold views about the Church that are shaped more by modern convenience than by biblical truth. These misconceptions are not just theoretical; they influence how…
The Civilizational Struggle That No One Talks About
In a recent article, I made the point that the Israeli-Hamas war should be seen as part of a 1,400-year-long civilizational struggle between Islam and just about everyone else. As Yusuf al-Qaradawi, one of Islam’s most popular and influential…