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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 32: Is Easter Pagan?
Written and presented by Clyde Kilough At this sacred time on the Christian calendar, we need to consider: Why is Easter so different from what we find in the…
DiscernEpisode 31: The New Age Movement
Written by Becky Sweat and presented by Emily Everman What is the New Age movement, and why is it spreading? What are New Age beliefs, and what are the dangers…
DiscernEpisode 30: Were You Born With Original Sin?
Written and presented by Erik Jones A widely held belief in the Christian world is that humans are born with the stain of original sin. Is this true? Is every…
DiscernEpisode 29: 7 Keys for Developing Spiritual Discernment
Written and presented by David Treybig The world is awash in religious information but floundering when it comes to developing spiritual discernment. How can…
DiscernEpisode 28:“Eli, Eli, Lama Sabachthani?”
Written by Bill Palmer and presented by Erik Jones Just before Jesus died, He cried out in Aramaic, quoting Psalm 22:1, “My God, My God, why have You forsaken…
DiscernEpisode 27: Lawlessness Will Abound
Written and presented by Erik Jones In Jesus’ Olivet discourse, He prophesied that in the end time lawlessness will abound. What does it mean to be lawless? Is…
DiscernEpisode 26: Three Ways to Learn From Mistakes
Written and presented by Jeremy Lallier Making mistakes is easy. Learning from mistakes takes effort. Here are three ways we can all make better decisions in…
DiscernEpisode 25: On the Brink of War in the Middle East
Written by Isaac Khalil and presented by Erik Jones The Middle East is in a mess. Local wars can drag the entire region into conflict. Prophecy indicates that…
DiscernEpisode 24: How Darwin’s Theory of Evolution Changed the World
Written by Becky Sweat and presented by Becky Bennett Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution has permeated nearly every aspect of our world and changed it…
DiscernEpisode 23: God’s Words of Wisdom for You
Written and presented by Jeremy Lallier The Bible’s wisdom literature pictures what it looks like to live life the way God intended. These words of wisdom…
DiscernEpisode 22: 7 Keys for Developing Spiritual Discernment
Written and presented by David Treybig The world is awash in religious information but floundering when it comes to developing spiritual discernment. How can…
DiscernEpisode 21: How to Heal a Broken Heart
Written and presented by Cecil Maranville Have you ever suffered a broken heart? Have you felt like you have been turned inside out, uncertain if you could…
DiscernEpisode 20: Judge With Righteous Judgment
Written and presented by Jeremy Lallier There’s a lot of stigma attached to judging, but it’s not something a faithful Christian can avoid doing. How can we…
DiscernEpisode 19: The Power of Hope
Written and presented by Mike Bennett Hope isn’t a warm fuzzy; it’s a strong support and unshakable foundation. The spiritual power of hope can help us…
DiscernEpisode 18: The Rise of Counterfeit Christianity
Written and presented by Erik Jones In the Olivet Prophecy, Jesus Christ warned of many trends that would intensify in the end times. One was the growing…
DiscernEpisode 17: The Incarnation - How Christmas Hides Its Meaning
Written by Mike Bennett and presented by Erik Jones If Christmas is really about the birth of the Son of God, why do so many concentrate on Christmas shopping…
DiscernEpisode 16: A Christian’s Guide to Fighting FOMO
Written and presented by Jeremy Lallier Many people are familiar with the biblical account of God creating Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. But do you know…
DiscernEpisode 15: The Abyss of Moral Relativism
Written by Becky Sweat and presented by Becky Bennett The ideas that truth is subjective and that morals can be decided by each person have pervaded our…
DiscernEpisode 14: Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden
Written by David Treybig and presented by David Hicks Many people are familiar with the biblical account of God creating Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden…
DiscernEpisode 13: China and Russia Forming an Alliance in the East
Written by Neil Hogberg and presented by Clyde Kilough China and Russia are creating a partnership that is poised to dominate Asia and challenge the West…
DiscernEpisode 12: Surviving This Age of Anxiety
Written and presented by David Hicks The term age of anxiety has been around for decades. Why are we still plagued by this seemingly unending problem? Is…
DiscernEpisode 11: Surprising Truths From the Olivet Prophecy
Written and presented by Erik Jones Jesus’ longest recorded talk on prophecy was given on the Mount of Olives not long before His arrest and crucifixion. To…
DiscernEpisode 10: Owning Your Calling
Written and presented by Jeremy Lallier Your calling is of inestimable value. Do you know what it is—and what to do with it? When we don’t make the effort to…
DiscernEpisode 9: Who Will Rule the Waves
Written by Mike Bennett and presented by David Hicks America, like Britain before it, has been undisputed ruler of the waves. But the winds of change signal…
DiscernEpisode 8: You Need Some Good News
Written by Mike Bennett and presented by Kelly Cunningham In a sad world drowning in bad news, it’s not wrong to long for good news. In fact, the message of…
DiscernEpisode 7: Sigmund Freud’s Impact on Society
Written by Becky Sweat and presented by Becky Bennett Freud’s philosophies greatly changed the world. What is the lasting effect of Freud’s ideas? Consider six…
DiscernEpisode 6: Learning to Live Again
Written by Isaac Khalil and presented by Erik Jones For many who are caught in the consequences of bad life choices, tomorrow seems to have no hope. But God…
DiscernEpisode 5: Weapons of Mass Distraction
Written and presented by Jeremy Lallier A successful pickpocket depends on distraction and misdirection to get the job done. What do you stand to lose if…
DiscernEpisode 4: Is God Real?
Written and presented by David Treybig If there is a God, why doesn’t He seem more real to many people? How can we prove that God really exists? What makes…
DiscernEpisode 3: Why the Decline of Christianity?
Written and presented by Clyde Kilough Why are so many Christians losing their faith? Is Christianity irrelevant to people in the 21st century? Or is it…
DiscernEpisode 2: God’s Anger Questionnaire (Learning the Difference Between Righteous and Unrighteous Anger)
Written by Eddie Foster and presented by Jeremy Lallier Tired of your anger hurting yourself and others? God’s questions about anger may be helpful in dealing…
DiscernEpisode 1: 10 Questions You Should Ask Before You Get Married
Written and presented by Jeremy Lallier Whether you have someone special in your life right now or not, here are 10 questions to consider when it comes to…