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Learn how to engage with cultural issues in a deeply countercultural way. When we embrace the paradoxical character preached by Jesus in the Beatitudes, we experience rich and surprising blessings.

In a world filled with ambiguity, many of us long for a belief system that provides straightforward answers to complex questions and clarity in the face of confusion. We want faith to act like an orderly set of truth-claims designed to solve the problems and pain that life throws at us. With signature candor and depth, Jen Pollock Michel helps listeners imagine a Christian faith open to mystery. While there are certainties in Christian faith, at the heart of the Christian story is also paradox.

Everybody likes Jesus. Don't they? We overlook that Jesus was: Judgmental - preaching hellfire far more than the apostle Paul. Uncompromising - telling people to hate their families. Chauvinistic - excluding women from leadership. Racist - insulting people from other ethnic groups. Anti-environmental - cursing a fig tree and affirming animal sacrifice. Angry - overturning tables and chasing moneychangers in the temple.

In a world that constantly pushes the idea of self-discovery and "finding your own path," The Paradox of Purpose flips the script. What if the secret to a life of fulfillment isn't about finding the perfect purpose for yourself, but rather giving yourself to something larger than your own desires?

Audio from Paradox Church in Perth, Western Australia

Millennials. It seems the very mention of the word draws equally passionate—and polarized—responses from society members of all ages. With labels such as "The Unreachable Generation," "The Me Me Me Generation," and "The Worst Generation," it is no wonder that our young people are the most notorious this world has ever seen. But beneath the surface, crises linger which drive an individual to wonder what is really going on within the minds of our youth.

The gospel of Jesus Christ is filled with paradoxes. Many of God's directions appear to be contrary to logic and reason. On the surface, they appear to have the opposite effect of the promised result. This book explores 12 of these gospel paradoxes with powerful scriptures and stories from the lives of faith-filled Christians. In these paradoxically statements are profound truth that lead and guide us to a life of happiness and fulfillment and ultimately eternal life with Christ.

If we were made for relationship with God, why do we often feel lost and distant from Him? The life of Christian faith is and always has been a beautifully awkward reality. Following Jesus is done—can only be done—in the messiness of this world into which we were all born. Yet many...

This provocative listen is an insightful exploration of Christian living, inviting listeners to consider a new viewpoint, guided by the powerful examples found within the pages of Scripture. From the heartfelt lessons gleaned from Peggy Taylor, a special needs teacher, to the paradigm-shifting teachings of Jesus, McNeese illuminates the transformative power of embracing weakness and humility. The Power Paradox challenges listeners to reconsider traditional notions of power and success.

Keeping a Biblical Worldview in our modern age by letting Truth live in tension. Accepting Biblical Paradoxes. "In the essentials unity, in the non-essentials liberty, in all things charity."Hosted by father and son duo: Mark and David LeMarr

Paradox & Perspective is the call God has put on my life for this season. It’s a place where I talk about revelations the Lord has so kindly given me that have completely changed my perspective and as a result deepened my understanding of the character and radical love of Christ. That all nice but if I’m being 100% I’ll tell you that my relationship with God is not all revelations and assurance. It’s a lot of questions, taking blind steps, and swallowing my pride. So, let’s talk about all of it.All your doubts, disappointment and confusion are welcome because why would we settle for...

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Grace or truth…or both? Truth without grace breeds self-righteousness and crushing legalism. Grace without truth breeds deception and moral compromise. Is it possible to embrace both in balance? Jesus did. Randy Alcorn offers a simple yet profound two-point checklist of Christlikeness. “In the end,” says Alcorn, “we don’t need grace or truth. We need grace and truth. And for people to see Jesus in us, they must see both.”

In Count It All Joy, you will be encouraged to lean into suffering when it comes your way, stand alongside others who suffer, and believe that God will repurpose your suffering according to his good plan. God doesn’t intend your life to be free of all suffering. Instead, he wants you trust him in the midst of it and discover the unexpected joy that trials can produce.

We are wired for greatness. We pursue it. We chase after it. We climb ladders and run races. But what if we are running the wrong direction? How is greatness defined as a worship leader? Is it the one with the best voice or the biggest stage, the one with the most followers or songs on the charts? The Christian music industry has set the standard for the way many of us define greatness in worship ministry. We take cues from the leaders with the most followers. We sing their songs and aspire to be like them.

God’s vision for the local church is a family with Jesus as the Head of our house, the body of Christ built up in love. This book aims to secure us as the people of the local church to our Anchor. That in this time, in this place, we would take the truths of the Gospel like a carabiner and tether ourselves to Christ. May we rise strong and mature, no longer tossed to and fro by the strong undertow of culture—that pull back into the will and way of life in the world. There’s a unity of faith in the Spirit and a fullness of Christ the Father desires for us.