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Discern
This podcast features content from Discern Magazine. In a world that can be complex and discouraging, it’s refreshing to find thoughtful, practical answers to the questions that affect you. We are dedicated to giving you meaningful insights that are relevant to your life now and that can give you solid hope for your future.
Episodes
DiscernEpisode 152: Count the Cost
Written and Presented by Kendrick Diaz In Luke 14, Jesus said a person must “count the cost” to be His disciple. What is the cost of following Jesus Christ?…
DiscernEpisode 151: Understanding the Power of Words
Written and Presented by Jeremy Lallier The Bible says a lot about the words we choose to use—but why? Understanding the importance of our words is a vital…
DiscernEpisode 150: Be Ready Always to Give an Answer
Written by Bill Palmer and Presented by Clyde Kilough Peter encouraged persecuted Christians to “be ready always to give an answer” for “the hope that is in…
DiscernEpisode 149: Today’s Crisis of Leadership
Written by Isaac Khalil and presented by Erik Jones We seem to have many leaders, but no real leadership to help us out of the crises we are in. Why we are…
DiscernEpisode 148: Three Reasons to Believe in God
Written and Presented by David Treybig Is believing in God something people have to do with unreasoning, blind faith? Or are there sound reasons to be deeply…
DiscernEpisode 147: Jesus’ Temptation in the Wilderness: What Can It Teach Us?
Written and Presented by Erik Jones Before Jesus began His ministry, He was tempted by Satan for 40 days in the wilderness. What lessons can we learn from this…
DiscernEpisode 146: The Role of God’s Spirit Before Baptism
Written and Presented by Jeremy Lallier What role does the Holy Spirit play in our lives before our baptism? How does our connection to God’s Spirit change…
DiscernEpisode 145: The Global Food Crisis
Written by Isaac Khalil and Presented by Erik Jones Experts around the world are warning of dire food shortages. What are the root causes of these shortages…
DiscernEpisode 144: As Iron Sharpens Iron
Written and Presented by David Hicks How do we become, and remain, spiritually sharp Christians? God’s Word and Jesus Christ’s example show us what it takes to…
DiscernEpisode 143: “Help My Unbelief”
Written by Bill Palmer and Presented by Kevin Scarbrough Faced with trials—from poor health to financial worries—many Christians find their faith can falter…
DiscernEpisode 142: Are We in the Last Days?
Written and Presented by Kendrick Diaz Many believe the world will go on indefinitely as it always has, but what does the Bible say? Will there be a set of…
DiscernEpisode 141: The Kingdom, the Power and the Glory
Written by David Treybig and Presented by Kendrick Diaz “For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever” is a phrase found at the conclusion of…
DiscernEpisode 140: The Millennial Reign of Christ
Written by Jim Servidio and Presented by Erik Jones Will Jesus Christ return to rule over the nations of this world, or are the prophecies of a messianic…
DiscernEpisode 139: Why Was Jesus Tempted in the Wilderness?
Written and Presented by Erik Jones Before His ministry began, Jesus faced intense temptation by Satan in the wilderness. But why was He tempted? What was on…
DiscernEpisode 138: How to Prepare for the End Times
Written and Presented by Jeremy Lallier The Bible prophesies many destructive events in the end times. Is there anything we can do to prepare? As Christians…
DiscernEpisode 137: How to Guide Your Children Through a World You Don’t Understand
Written and Presented by Jeremy Lallier The world is changing all the time. In just a few short decades, it can feel like a completely different place. How can…
DiscernEpisode 136: What Does the Bible Say About the Second and Third Resurrections?
Written by Jason Hyde and Presented by Jeremy Lallier How many resurrections are there in the Bible? Saying “the first resurrection” implies more. What’s the…
DiscernEpisode 135: How Our Personality Type Affects Our Christianity
Written and Presented by David Hicks Does our personality type make us better or worse at fulfilling our role as a Christian? Are we developing our personality…
DiscernEpisode 134: When Life Gets Tough
Written by Mike Bennett and Presented by Clyde Kilough Difficult times come in many shapes and sizes. They can disorient, discourage and debilitate us. How can…
DiscernEpisode 133: Forgiving Someone Who Hurt You
Written and Presented by Clyde Kilough It’s not easy to forgive enemies. But what about when a fellow Christian hurts you? Or a friend or family member? What…
DiscernEpisode 132: The Man of Sin and the Mark of the Beast
Written by David Treybig and Presented by Kevin Scarbrough Bible prophecy tells us that an end-time system will require people to have a “mark” to conduct…
DiscernEpisode 131: The Powerful Life and Example of John the Baptist
Written and Presented by Erik Jones Christ’s ministry was introduced by a man called John the Baptist. Who was he? What was John the Baptist’s mission and…
DiscernEpisode 130: From Pentecost to . . . Pentecostalism?
Written and Presented by Erik Jones A popular religious movement calls itself Pentecostal. But does this movement accurately reflect what occurred on the Day…
DiscernEpisode 129: Why Celebrate Pentecost?
Written and Presented by David Treybig Are you planning to celebrate the biblical Feast of Weeks—Pentecost? This Christian holy day has important meanings that…
DiscernEpisode 128: Inflation, Economic Instability and Bible Prophecy
Written by Mike Bennett and Presented by Clyde Kilough What does Bible prophecy say about end-time economic conditions? How might today’s inflation and…
DiscernEpisode 127: Why Are Dads Important?
Written by Mary Clark and Presented by Becky Bennett Dads are a disappearing and often disrespected resource. But what do studies, statistics and Scripture…
DiscernEpisode 126: The Importance of Mothers
Written by Bruce Gore and Presented by Erik Jones One of God’s most amazing creations is the role of a mother. A mother’s influence helps shape her children…
DiscernEpisode 125: When God Is Silent
Written by Jason Hyde and Presented by Kevin Scarbrough We deeply desire God’s answers to our prayers, but we often wonder when or how He will respond. What do…
DiscernEpisode 124: Positive Parenting
Written by Tom Clark and Presented by Jeremy Lallier Parenting isn’t an exact science, and every family is different. What can we do to have the best chance of…
DiscernEpisode 123: What Can We Learn About Jesus as a Young Man?
Written and presented by Erik Jones The Gospels say almost nothing about Jesus’ young adult years. But we do have a couple of details that can help us learn…
DiscernEpisode 122: Is the EU a Superpower?
Written by Mike Bennett and presented by Clyde Kilough Today’s European Union has major weaknesses as well as strengths. What does Bible prophecy say about an…
DiscernEpisode 121: “You of Little Faith”
Written by Mike Bennett and presented by Clyde Kilough What can we learn from the times when Jesus chided His disciples for their little faith? And from the…
DiscernEpisode 120: Life and Death Are in the Power of the Tongue
Written by David Treybig and presented by Kevin Scarbrough Disrespectful speech is on the rise. What does the Bible say about the way we communicate and the…
DiscernEpisode 119: Miracle Stories
Written by Mary Clark and presented by Becky Bennett When we pray for a miracle, do we recognize God’s hand, even if it isn’t exactly what we prayed for—or…
DiscernEpisode 118: Egypt: A Story of Transformation
Written by Isaac Khalil and presented by Erik Jones The nation of Egypt plays a prominent role in biblical history and symbolism. Egypt will also become an…
DiscernEpisode 117: Quit Picking Stupid Fights (and Start Showing Love Instead)
Written and presented by Jeremy Lallier Few things have highlighted our human tendency to be unkind or even cruel to those who disagree with us quite like the…
DiscernEpisode 116: Should Christians Celebrate Passover?
Written by Jason Hyde and presented by Erik Jones Should Christians pass over the annual Passover or celebrate it? What are God’s instructions about this…
DiscernEpisode 115: What Can We Learn From Jesus’ Childhood?
Written and presented by Erik Jones The Gospels don’t tell us much about Jesus’ childhood, but they do give us some details. What can we learn from what we do…
DiscernEpisode 114: Celebrating Queen Elizabeth II’s 70-Year Reign
Written and Presented by Peter Hawkins Queen Elizabeth II acceded to the throne Feb. 6, 1952. Her devotion to her people and duties are legendary. What can we…
DiscernEpisode 113: What Does the Bible Say About Money?
Written by Tom Kirkpatrick and presented by Erik Jones Is the way we manage “our” money only a physical, bookkeeping consideration, or is it a character issue?…
DiscernEpisode 112: Things That Never Change
Written and presented by Jim Franks The COVID-19 pandemic and human responses to it have turned the world upside down. When it seems everything is changing…
DiscernEpisode 111: Characteristics of Mary, Mother of Jesus
Written by Jason Hyde and presented by David Hicks God chose an extraordinary young woman to be the mother of Jesus Christ. What are some characteristics we…
DiscernEpisode 110: The Problem With Abortion Is Bigger Than Abortion
Written and presented by Jeremy Lallier There are few more contentious topics than abortion. For Christians, it’s easy to see why abortion needs to end—but…
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Episode 109: How Much Pagan Is Too Pagan?
Written and presented by Jeremy Lallier As Christians, how should we approach an activity, tradition or object that has pagan origins? God’s Word gives us a…
DiscernEpisode 108: What Can We Learn From Jesus’ Birth and Earliest Years?
Written and presented by Erik Jones The Gospels don’t say much about the first 30 years of Jesus’ life. But they give us a few details. What can we learn from…
DiscernEpisode 107: Foibles, Fallibility and Humility
Written and presented by Jeremy Lallier It’s easy to be wrong about God’s Word—but it’s not always easy to know we’re wrong. How should we approach our own…
DiscernEpisode 106: America’s Decline
Written by Neil Hogberg and presented by Clyde Kilough With the U.S. still reeling from domestic convulsions, its ignominious departure from Afghanistan has…
DiscernEpisode 105: Modern Marriage Lessons From Abraham and Sarah
Written by David Treybig and presented by Jeremy Lallier What does the Bible reveal about the marriage of Abraham and Sarah? What can we learn about Christian…
DiscernEpisode 104: “In Everything Give Thanks” (Really?)
Written by Mike Bennett and presented by Clyde Kilough Paul wrote some inspiring and beautiful sentiments, such as, “In everything give thanks.” But is that…
DiscernEpisode 103: "All Things Work Together for Good" (Really)
Written by Jason Hide and presented by Kevin Scarbrough Paul wrote that “all things work together for good” in Romans 8:28. But what does this wonderful…
DiscernEpisode 102: End-Time World Problems: How Will They Be Solved?
Written by Issac Khalil and presented by Erik Jones Our world is facing a series of worsening problems. Can we solve these seemingly insurmountable problems?…
DiscernEpisode 101: Dangers of Artificial Intelligence
Written by Mike Bennett and presented by Clyde Kilough It’s the stuff of science fiction, but some scientists foresee real danger as we create AI systems that…
DiscernEpisode 100: Walk as He Walked
Written and presented by Erik Jones In this article, we introduce our newest column, “Walk as He Walked.” What is this new column all about, and why is it…
DiscernEpisode 99: Things Are Looking Up
Written by Mike Bennett and presented by Clyde Kilough Rather, they will be soon. Now, everything seems to be spiraling downward, but the Bible promises a…
DiscernEpisode 98: The Art of Giving
Written by Mary Clark and presented by Becky Bennett God gives every good and perfect gift, and He wants us to be like Him and to learn the art of giving from…
DiscernEpisode 97: “I Am the Way, the Truth, and the Life”
Written by David Treybig and presented by Erik Jones What did Jesus mean when He uttered this well-known phrase recorded in John 14:6? What is its significance…
DiscernEpisode 96: Three Ways the World Has Changed Since Sept. 11, 2001
Written by Joel Meeker and presented by Joel Meeker The 9/11 terror attacks triggered trends that continue to transform our world 20 years later. What are the…
DiscernEpisode 95: Dante’s Un-Divine Comedy
Written by Jason Hyde and presented by David Hicks Dante died 700 years ago, but his poetic visions of hell and heaven live on. How do they compare with what…
DiscernEpisode 94: What Should Christians Do About Injustice?
Written and presented by Jeremy Lallier The world is full of injustice, and Christians have a wide range of thoughts on how to deal with it. How does God say…
DiscernEpisode 93: Justice for All: How Will It Come?
Written and presented by Clyde Kilough The plague of injustice has forever afflicted humanity, and we obviously are powerless to stop it. But change is…