Taming the Tongue: Gossip, Slander & Respectable Sins That Destroy Your ...

How powerful are your words—really? In this episode, we open James 1:26 and James 3 to expose the “respectable sins” of the tongue: gossip, slander, lying, crude talk, and careless words. Scripture is clear: the tongue reveals the heart, and unchecked speech can lead to self-deception and spiritual harm. This episode is sponsored by The Master's University. To learn more about how you can invest in a college education devoted to Christ & Scripture, visit: https://www.masters.edu We walk through five biblical realities about the tongue—why it’s powerful, restless, foul, prone to lying, and deadly through gossip—and why believers must bridle the tongue for the glory of God. If you’ve ever brushed off gossip as “not that serious,” these passages will challenge you. Subscribe for more Bible teaching and practical discipleship conversations. 💬 Question: Which “tongue sin” do you think Christians minimize most—gossip, sarcasm, exaggeration, or crude joking? https://www.amazon.com/Our-Savior-Who... The link for the study questions is here: https://www.jmacarthurpublishing.com/...

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The Refocused Life: Managing Technology

The Refocused Life: Managing Technology Series: Habits 2026 Date: January 25, 2026 Scripture: Genesis 1:28, Hebrews 12:1, Hebrews 4:14-16 ABOUT THIS MESSAGE Technology is a useful servant but a dangerous master. In this message, we explore how to discipline our digital habits to fulfill our purpose rather than be distracted from it. We discuss the theology of technology, the weight of distraction, and how to model a life of presence just as Jesus did. SERMON OUTLINE 1. The Theology of Technology (Genesis 1:28): Technology is not inherently evil; it is an outworking of the Cultural Mandate to "subdue the earth". 2. The Weight of Distraction (Hebrews 12:1): The digital life creates unnecessary weight that hinders our spiritual race. 3. Distraction from Purpose (Proverbs 12:11): We often use digital distractions to avoid work, people, and God. 4. The Incarnational Response (Hebrews 4:14-16): Jesus modeled a life of presence. We must prioritize being "right here, right now". REFLECTION QUESTIONS In what ways does your current use of technology distract you from your real work, relationships, or walk with God? Do you primarily use digital technology to create and build, or to consume and escape? Are you guilty of "phubbing" (snubbing people with your phone) family or friends? Does your phone go to bed before you do, or is it the last thing you see at night? If you have instant access to all knowledge, do you also seek the wisdom that comes only from God? PRACTICAL CHALLENGES FOR 2026 The Digital Detox: Disconnect for one hour a day, one day a week, and one week a year. Create, Don't Consume: Set up your environment to reward creativity rather than passive consumption. Bedtime Boundaries: Phones go to bed before we do and wake up after we do. The "WePad" Principle: Use technology together for a purpose instead of isolated scrolling. ANNOUNCEMENTS & UPCOMING EVENTS Feed My Starving Children: Join us on Wednesday, January 28, at 7:15 PM. Quarterly Business Meeting: Rescheduled due to weather. Now meeting Sunday, February 1, immediately following the service. Prayer Warriors Meeting: The next meeting will be held following the Business Meeting on February 1. Women's Fellowship & Craft Day: Saturday, February 7, at 9:00 AM. Bring a breakfast item to share!. Clothing Drive: Running through the end of February to benefit City Missions. Save the Date: Church-wide garage sale March 13-14. CONNECT WITH US Website: https://jointhebridge.com Location: 7503 E. Parker Rd. Lucas, Tx 75002 Email: thebridgecommunityfellowship@gmail.com WAYS TO GIVE Thank you for your continued financial support of The Bridge Community Fellowship. Zelle: thebridgecommunityfellowship@gmail.com Mail: The Bridge Community Fellowship, P.O. Box 1762, Wylie, Tx 75098 In-Person: Place cash/check in the White Church in the Sanctuary Find Faith. Build Friendships. Follow Jesus.

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Why Does 2 + 2 = 4? What Math Teaches Us About Deep Reality

Is math something humans invent—or something we discover? And why does it describe the universe so uncannily well? In this episode of Uncommon Knowledge, Peter Robinson sits down with mathematicians David Berlinski, Sergiu Klainerman, and Stephen Meyer to explore one of the deepest mysteries in science and philosophy: the reality of mathematics. From the simple certainty that 2 + 2 = 4 to the mind-bending mathematics behind black holes and quantum physics, the conversation asks why abstract numbers—created in the human mind—map so perfectly onto the physical world. Is mathematics purely logical, or does it point to a deeper structure of reality that isn’t material at all? Along the way, the panel explores beauty in science, the “unreasonable effectiveness” of math, and whether the concept of materialism can really explain the world we live in. This wide-ranging discussion blends mathematics, physics, philosophy, and metaphysics into a fascinating conversation about truth, beauty, and the nature of reality itself. Subscribe to Uncommon Knowledge to stay notified for the next episode: https://www.hoover.org/publications/u... __________ The opinions expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Hoover Institution or Stanford University. © 2025 by the Board of Trustees of Leland Stanford Junior University. 🔔 Subscribe for more discussions: ‪@HooverInstitution‬ 👍 Like and share this video! 🌐 Follow us on social media: • Facebook:   / hooverinststanford   • LinkedIn:   / hoover-institution-at-stanford-university   • Instagram:   / hooverinstitution   • TikTok:   / hooverinstitution   • X:   / hooverinst  

Ex-Muslim Explains Why He Left Islam For JESUS (7 Reasons)

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The Pastor in the Closet: Thomas Murphy on the Minister's Secret Duties

Season 2. Episode 9. The Pastor in the Closet: Thomas Murphy on the Minister's Secret Duties Behind every faithful sermon is a hidden place. In this episode, we explore Thomas Murphy's insistence that a pastor's most essential work happens in the prayer closet, where private devotion shapes public ministry. Drawing on Murphy — and echoing Baxter, Miller, and Warfield — we're reminded that the strength and character of the pulpit are formed in secret communion with God.

Michael Foster: It’s STILL Good to Be a Man | S2 E1

The Grimke Podcast is back for Season 2 with a special episode featuring Michael Foster, author of It’s Good to Be a Man (‪@CanonPress‬, 2021) and senior pastor of East River Church in Batavia, OH. Profs Joe Holland and Bryan Laughlin interview Pastor Michael on hope for churches and young men amid the decades-long war on masculinity.

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