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A Word in Season: Messages by R.J. Rushdoony on the Faith for All of Life
Introducing the daily messages by R. J. Rushdoony on the uncompromising faith.These daily messages on the faith for all of life are unlike any compilation of Christian "devotional" ever published. A Word in Season reveals the intense, but simple, approach to applying one's faith to every area of life and thought. This is all done in a format of bite-sized readings on the uncompromising faith.
Episodes
- A Word in Season: Messages by R.J. Rushdoony on the Faith for All of Life
Mary's Song
In this episode, we explore Mary’s Magnificat as both a proclamation of war on earthly powers and a song of peace for the redeemed—unpacking how her “My soul…
- A Word in Season: Messages by R.J. Rushdoony on the Faith for All of Life
The Fountain Opened
In this episode, we delve into William Cowper’s life and hymnody—particularly “There Is a Fountain Filled with Blood”—showing how his personal frailty and…
- A Word in Season: Messages by R.J. Rushdoony on the Faith for All of Life
Mirrors
In this episode, we use the hall-of-mirrors metaphor to critique modern self-obsession and contrast it with Paul’s teaching that Christians are called to…
- A Word in Season: Messages by R.J. Rushdoony on the Faith for All of Life
Soldiers of Christ
In this episode, we compare Christians who endlessly “drill” in prayer and worship to General McClellan’s cautious training, then unpack Paul’s call in…
- A Word in Season: Messages by R.J. Rushdoony on the Faith for All of Life
Looking Backward
In this episode, we explore how dwelling on past troubles traps us in defeat, contrast that with Caleb’s forward-looking faith at eighty-five, and challenge…
- A Word in Season: Messages by R.J. Rushdoony on the Faith for All of Life
Love and Justice
In this episode, we examine a judge’s discomfort at unpopular rulings to unpack the difference between human love and God-centered justice—showing how true…
- A Word in Season: Messages by R.J. Rushdoony on the Faith for All of Life
Truth and Promises
In this episode, we reflect on Herbert Hoover’s warning that civilization advances on kept promises and falters on broken ones, then turn to Scripture to show…
- A Word in Season: Messages by R.J. Rushdoony on the Faith for All of Life
Conversation
In this episode, we explore how the San Joaquin Valley’s transformation—from wild oak forests and seasonal floods to a global breadbasket—illustrates true…
- A Word in Season: Messages by R.J. Rushdoony on the Faith for All of Life
The New Religion
In this episode, we critique the “new religion” of drugs, sexual license, and a workless utopia—showing how it revives ancient sin, subverts family and faith…
- A Word in Season: Messages by R.J. Rushdoony on the Faith for All of Life
The Dictator
In this episode, we unpack the story of Cola di Rienzo—hailed by poets as a champion of the people but ruling as a ruthless dictator—and explore how his rise…
- A Word in Season: Messages by R.J. Rushdoony on the Faith for All of Life
The Bible and Property
In this episode, we explore Marx’s critique of the Bible and family as defenders of private property, then show how Scripture’s laws against theft and coveting…
- A Word in Season: Messages by R.J. Rushdoony on the Faith for All of Life
Regulations
In this episode, we share a minister’s—and contractors’—true tales of battling endless government permits and inspections, then trace how this bureaucratic…
- A Word in Season: Messages by R.J. Rushdoony on the Faith for All of Life
The Great Commandment
In this episode, we explore how ancient Israel’s unchecked syncretism—mixing Baal worship with the worship of Yahweh—led the northern kingdom into spiritual…
- A Word in Season: Messages by R.J. Rushdoony on the Faith for All of Life
Honor to Whom Honor is Due
Does holding an office make a man honorable—or is true honor earned through godly character? In this episode, we explore Lord Acton’s piercing insight: “There…
- A Word in Season: Messages by R.J. Rushdoony on the Faith for All of Life
The Pride of Man
When Mount St. Helens erupted, the ash cloud darkened skies for miles—but some experts insisted it would have no effect on the weather. In this episode, we…
- A Word in Season: Messages by R.J. Rushdoony on the Faith for All of Life
Barbarians
Barbarians aren’t just figures of the past—they’re among us today. In this episode, we examine how modern society, even in its most elite circles, is becoming…
- A Word in Season: Messages by R.J. Rushdoony on the Faith for All of Life
The Frontier Still Stays Open
The frontier isn’t closed—it’s just changed. In this episode, we explore how the pioneering spirit lives on in the Christian life. From Abraham’s sojourn to…
- A Word in Season: Messages by R.J. Rushdoony on the Faith for All of Life
Tenants
What does it mean to live as tenants in God’s world? In this episode, we explore Psalm 147 and the biblical truth that the God of nature is also the God of…
- A Word in Season: Messages by R.J. Rushdoony on the Faith for All of Life
Community
What does true community look like—and why is it impossible without Christ? In this episode, we explore how fallen humanity resists interdependence in a desire…
- A Word in Season: Messages by R.J. Rushdoony on the Faith for All of Life
Breakdown and Renewal
What happens when a nation's government breaks down? Historian Forrest McDonald traced America's constitutional unraveling to a deeper crisis: the moral…
- A Word in Season: Messages by R.J. Rushdoony on the Faith for All of Life
The Truth
What is truth—and where do we find it? In this episode, we reflect on Jesus’ claim in John 14:6: “I am the way, the truth, and the life.” With insight from the…
- A Word in Season: Messages by R.J. Rushdoony on the Faith for All of Life
Tender Mercies
What happens when so-called compassion becomes a weapon? In this episode, we unpack Proverbs 12:10—“The tender mercies of the wicked are cruel”—and explore how…
- A Word in Season: Messages by R.J. Rushdoony on the Faith for All of Life
A Living Sacrifice
What does it truly mean to be a “living sacrifice” for God? In this episode, we explore Paul’s challenge in Romans 12:1, calling believers to give their whole…
- A Word in Season: Messages by R.J. Rushdoony on the Faith for All of Life
The War on Drugs
Is the war on drugs actually a war against the only real cure? In this provocative episode, we challenge the modern strategy of throwing billions at addiction…
- A Word in Season: Messages by R.J. Rushdoony on the Faith for All of Life
Our Just Reward
What determines the destiny of a nation? In this episode, we explore the powerful truth behind Micah 4:5—“All people will walk every one in the name of his…
- A Word in Season: Messages by R.J. Rushdoony on the Faith for All of Life
Lawlessness in the Nation
What happens when a nation abandons God’s law? In this sobering episode, we look at shocking real-life examples of courtroom corruption and ask why justice has…
- A Word in Season: Messages by R.J. Rushdoony on the Faith for All of Life
Lawlessness in the Nation
Is your morality honest—or fraudulent? In this episode, we expose the subtle but deadly tendency to demand virtue from others while excusing ourselves. From…
- A Word in Season: Messages by R.J. Rushdoony on the Faith for All of Life
Fraudulent Morality
Is your morality honest—or fraudulent? In this episode, we expose the subtle but deadly tendency to demand virtue from others while excusing ourselves. From…
- A Word in Season: Messages by R.J. Rushdoony on the Faith for All of Life
Salvation By What?
Everyone sees the problems—but who’s actually overcoming evil? In this episode, we contrast the sharp wit of Roman satirist Petronius with the power of…
- A Word in Season: Messages by R.J. Rushdoony on the Faith for All of Life
Overcoming Evil
Everyone sees the problems—but who’s actually overcoming evil? In this episode, we contrast the sharp wit of Roman satirist Petronius with the power of…
- A Word in Season: Messages by R.J. Rushdoony on the Faith for All of Life
Cease Ye From Man
Where do you place your trust? In this episode, we unpack Isaiah 2:22—“Cease ye from man”—and explore the dangers of relying on human strength, wisdom, or…
- A Word in Season: Messages by R.J. Rushdoony on the Faith for All of Life
Morality and Life
Can life and morality truly be separated? In this episode, we reflect on the startling modern insistence that moral judgment has no place in medicine, law, or…
- A Word in Season: Messages by R.J. Rushdoony on the Faith for All of Life
Consequences
What are the ripple effects of your words and actions? In this episode, we explore the profound truth that nothing we do happens in isolation. Like a sudden…
- A Word in Season: Messages by R.J. Rushdoony on the Faith for All of Life
Speech
What do your words say about your heart? In this episode, we explore how our everyday speech reveals more than where we’re from—it reveals who we are. Proverbs…
- A Word in Season: Messages by R.J. Rushdoony on the Faith for All of Life
Science Says
"Science says..."—we’ve all heard it. But what happens when yesterday’s scientific certainties become today’s punchlines? In this episode, we explore how blind…
- A Word in Season: Messages by R.J. Rushdoony on the Faith for All of Life
Losers
Are you living with a defeated mindset? In this episode, we confront the worldview of the "loser"—a life without hope, meaning, or God. From Obadiah to Romans…
- A Word in Season: Messages by R.J. Rushdoony on the Faith for All of Life
Roots and Fruits
Can a man be great if his work fails? Can a person be godly if their life bears no godly fruit? In this episode, we confront the dangerous lie that good…
- A Word in Season: Messages by R.J. Rushdoony on the Faith for All of Life
Daydreams
Is daydreaming harmless, or is it a spiritual danger? In this episode, we take a hard look at the fantasy life many of us indulge in. Drawing from the parable…
- A Word in Season: Messages by R.J. Rushdoony on the Faith for All of Life
Sin
What is sin—just bad behavior? Or something deeper? In this episode, we go beyond surface-level definitions to explore sin as Scripture defines it: not just a…
- A Word in Season: Messages by R.J. Rushdoony on the Faith for All of Life
Mountain Bottom Life
We all love spiritual highs—those mountaintop moments where God’s presence feels near and radiant. But what happens when the glow fades and real life returns?…
- A Word in Season: Messages by R.J. Rushdoony on the Faith for All of Life
Asking for Wisdom
When was the last time you asked God for wisdom? In this episode, we take a hard look at James 1:5 and explore why one of God’s most generous promises—wisdom…
- A Word in Season: Messages by R.J. Rushdoony on the Faith for All of Life
Hearing God
Is your prayer life centered on listening—or just asking? In this episode, we challenge the modern obsession with “getting things from God” and return to the…
- A Word in Season: Messages by R.J. Rushdoony on the Faith for All of Life
Definitions
In a world obsessed with definitions, the Bible gives us something better—life-based meaning. In this episode, we explore how Scripture defines holiness…
- A Word in Season: Messages by R.J. Rushdoony on the Faith for All of Life
Spiritual Junk Food Junkies
Some churchgoers want neither spiritual milk nor meat—they crave junk food. This episode tackles the problem of "spiritual junk food junkies"—those who resist…
- A Word in Season: Messages by R.J. Rushdoony on the Faith for All of Life
Congregation of the Dead
When life is reduced to the pursuit of pleasure, a society is on the brink of death. This episode examines Proverbs 21:16 and the rise of a culture that values…
- A Word in Season: Messages by R.J. Rushdoony on the Faith for All of Life
First the Blade
Growth takes time—“first the blade, then the ear.” This episode reflects on Jesus’ reminder that spiritual fruit doesn’t come instantly. Many begin good work…
- A Word in Season: Messages by R.J. Rushdoony on the Faith for All of Life
Weeds
Good soil grows weeds—and so do living churches. This episode uses a farmer’s wisdom to highlight a spiritual truth: where there is life and growth, problems…
- A Word in Season: Messages by R.J. Rushdoony on the Faith for All of Life
Being Thankful
True thankfulness begins with humility. This episode explores the biblical call to give thanks—not just in blessings, but in recognizing that all we have is…
- A Word in Season: Messages by R.J. Rushdoony on the Faith for All of Life
Faith
Faith is more than admiration for Christian ideas—it’s total trust in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. This episode explores the difference between mere…
- A Word in Season: Messages by R.J. Rushdoony on the Faith for All of Life
Departure
Life is never still—we're always departing from something. This episode looks at Paul’s use of the word “apostasy” to show that every life is marked by…
- A Word in Season: Messages by R.J. Rushdoony on the Faith for All of Life
Vaccination
Are you living with a full faith—or just a small dose? This episode explores the danger of being “vaccinated” against true Christianity: having just enough…
- A Word in Season: Messages by R.J. Rushdoony on the Faith for All of Life
Horse Sense
Why do we ignore what even animals seem to know instinctively? This episode draws on Isaiah’s imagery and old-fashioned “horse sense” to highlight a simple…
- A Word in Season: Messages by R.J. Rushdoony on the Faith for All of Life
Holiness
Is holiness only for the few? This episode reminds us that God’s command—“Be holy, for I am holy”—is for everyone. Holiness isn't unnatural or restrictive…
- A Word in Season: Messages by R.J. Rushdoony on the Faith for All of Life
The Fool Hath Said
What happens when thinking starts with the wrong premise? This episode explores the biblical declaration, “The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God.”…
- A Word in Season: Messages by R.J. Rushdoony on the Faith for All of Life
Guarded
What does it mean to be “guarded in Jesus Christ”? This episode unpacks Jude’s powerful message that believers are preserved—not from suffering, but for God’s…
- A Word in Season: Messages by R.J. Rushdoony on the Faith for All of Life
Friends
What does it really mean to be free—and to be a friend? This episode uncovers the deep, original connection between freedom and love. True freedom isn’t…
- A Word in Season: Messages by R.J. Rushdoony on the Faith for All of Life
Rest
What does it truly mean to “rest”? This episode explores the biblical meaning of rest—not escape from work, but the peace and security that come from trusting…
- A Word in Season: Messages by R.J. Rushdoony on the Faith for All of Life
The Birth of Jesus Christ
The birth of Jesus marks the beginning of God’s new creation and the ultimate defeat of sin and death. This episode explores the cosmic significance of…
- A Word in Season: Messages by R.J. Rushdoony on the Faith for All of Life
The Power of His Resurrection
Jesus’ resurrection isn’t just history—it’s power for today. This episode explores how Christ’s victory over death assures our own resurrection and calls us to…