In a recent interview with Dr. Jordan B. Peterson, Elon Musk declared himself a “cultural Christian.” Not only that, but well-known atheist Richard Dawkins recently said pretty much the same thing. What is a "cultural Christian"? Is it the same as being a true follower of Jesus Christ? Get Pastor Greg Laurie's answer in this culturally relevant podcast episode. 

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Learn more about Greg Laurie and Harvest Ministries at harvest.org

This podcast is supported by the generosity of our Harvest Partners.

In a recent interview with Dr. Jordan B. Peterson, Elon Musk declared himself a “cultural Christian.” Not only that, but well-known atheist Richard Dawkins recently said pretty much the same thing. What is a "cultural Christian"? Is it the same as being a true follower of Jesus Christ? Get Pastor Greg Laurie's answer in this culturally relevant podcast episode. 
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Learn more about Greg Laurie and Harvest Ministries at <a href="https://harvest.org/">harvest.org</a>
This podcast is supported by the generosity of our <a href="https://harvest.org/harvest-partner/">Harvest Partners.</a>

Greg Laurie delivers clear, Bible-based teaching on topics all Christians face—from marriage and family to evangelism and purpose—while emphasizing the saving power of the gospel. With humor and cultural insight, he shows how to apply God’s Word in everyday life and strengthen your walk with Christ.

He is the senior pastor of Harvest Church, with campuses located in California and Hawaii, a renowned evangelist, bestselling author, and inspiration for the 2023 “Jesus Revolution” film. He is also the founder and leader of Harvest Crusades, large-scale evangelistic events that share the gospel with thousands in stadiums worldwide. Learn more about Pastor Greg’s and Harvest Ministries’ mission to know God and make Him known at harvest.org.

Greg Laurie delivers clear, Bible-based teaching on topics all Christians face&mdash;from marriage and family to evangelism and purpose&mdash;while emphasizing the saving power of the gospel. With humor and cultural insight, he shows how to apply God&rsquo;s Word in everyday life and strengthen your walk with Christ.
He is the senior pastor of Harvest Church, with campuses located in California and Hawaii, a renowned evangelist, bestselling author, and inspiration for the 2023 &ldquo;Jesus Revolution&rdquo; film. He is also the founder and leader of Harvest Crusades, large-scale evangelistic events that share the gospel with thousands in stadiums worldwide. Learn more about Pastor Greg&rsquo;s and Harvest Ministries&rsquo; mission to know God and make Him known at <a href="https://harvest.org/">harvest.org</a>.

Greg Laurie delivers clear, Bible-based teaching on topics all Christians face.

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What is a "cultural Christian"? Is it the same as being a true follower of Jesus Christ? Get Pastor Greg Laurie's answer in this culturally relevant episode.

Elon Musk Is a Cultural Christian? Let’s Talk About That.

If we knew exactly when Jesus was returning, most of us would make sure we’re ready. We’d drop everything and GET ready. Well, it’s important to know just how soon Jesus could return. In this case, what we don’t know can impact us for eternity. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie brings us trustworthy insight straight from God’s Word on what we can expect during the Rapture, and just how close we may be to that event. There’s literally nothing standing in its way.

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Become a Harvest Partner today and join us in knowing God and making Him known through media and large-scale evangelism, our mission of over 30 years.

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If we knew exactly when Jesus was returning, most of us would make sure we&rsquo;re ready.&nbsp;We&rsquo;d drop everything and GET ready. Well, it&rsquo;s important to know just how soon Jesus&nbsp;could return. In this case, what we don&rsquo;t know can impact us for eternity. Today on A&nbsp;NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie brings us trustworthy insight straight from God&rsquo;s&nbsp;Word on what we can expect during the Rapture, and just how close we may be to that&nbsp;event. There&rsquo;s literally nothing standing in its way.
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<a href="https://harvest.org/resources/?utm_source=ANB&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=HarvestResources">Explore more resources</a> from Pastor Greg Laurie, including daily devotionals and blogs, designed to answer your spiritual questions and&nbsp;equip you to walk closely with Christ.

Things to Do Before the End of the World | Closer Than We Think

We know Jesus is coming back. We don’t know when. The Bible even tells us that none of us knows the day or the hour. But it also advises us to be ready. It’ll come suddenly and could happen when we least expect it. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie welcomes Bible scholar Don Stewart for a revealing discussion of what the Bible says about God’s End Times plan. Although we don’t know the day or the hour of the Rapture, there’s so much we do know. And we’ll talk about that today. 

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Become a Harvest Partner today and join us in knowing God and making Him known through media and large-scale evangelism, our mission of over 30 years.

Explore more resources from Pastor Greg Laurie, including daily devotionals and blogs, designed to answer your spiritual questions and equip you to walk closely with Christ.

We know Jesus is coming back. We don&rsquo;t know when. The Bible even tells us that&nbsp;none of us knows the day or the hour. But it also advises us to be ready. It&rsquo;ll come&nbsp;suddenly and could happen when we least expect it. Today on A NEW BEGINNING,&nbsp;Pastor Greg Laurie welcomes Bible scholar Don Stewart for a revealing discussion of&nbsp;what the Bible says about God&rsquo;s End Times plan. Although we don&rsquo;t know the day or&nbsp;the hour of the Rapture, there&rsquo;s so much we do know. And we&rsquo;ll talk about that today.&nbsp;
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<a href="https://harvest.org/harvest-partner/?utm_source=ANB&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=HarvestPartners">Become a Harvest Partner</a> today and join us in knowing God and making Him known through media and large-scale evangelism, our mission of over 30 years.
<a href="https://harvest.org/resources/?utm_source=ANB&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=HarvestResources">Explore more resources</a> from Pastor Greg Laurie, including daily devotionals and blogs, designed to answer your spiritual questions and&nbsp;equip you to walk closely with Christ.

Things to Do Before the End of the World w/Don Stewart | Ready for the Rapture

Many believers start on fire for God—full of awe and excitement—but that often fades with time. In this message, see how we can have an awe that lasts.

Notes:

Luke 8:16–56
  
The problem is when we stop fighting to keep the fire lit.
 
Read Luke 8:16–18 (NKJV)
 
The Secret to Sustained Awe
 
The way you keep your awe alive is by actively receiving and actively sharing the light you've been given.
  
Luke 8:18
“Therefore take heed how you hear.”
 
Read Luke 8:19–21
 
Luke 8:21
“My mother and My brothers are these who hear the word of God and do it.”
 
Read Luke 8:22–25
 
Storms That Reset
 
Storms expose what we really trust.
 
Storms can also reset our perspectives.
 
Luke 8:25 (NLT)
Then He asked them, “Where is your faith?”
The disciples were terrified and amazed. “Who is this man?” they asked each other. “When He gives a command, even the wind and waves obey Him!”
 
The storm didn’t reveal how powerful the wind was; it revealed how powerful Jesus was.
 
Every storm we face is an invitation to trust the One who commands the wind and obey Him.
 
Daniel 3:17 (NLT)
“If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God whom we serve is able to save us. He will rescue us from your power, Your Majesty.”
 
Daniel 3:18 (NLT)
“But even if he doesn't, we want to make it clear to you, Your Majesty, that we will never serve your gods or worship the gold statue you have set up."
 
Jesus endured the greatest storm, which was taking our sin on the cross.
 
Read Luke 8:26–39 (NKJV)
 
The Awe of Deliverance
 
John 10:10 (NKJV)
"The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.”
 
The demons were begging Jesus, because even the powers of hell must submit to the authority of Jesus Christ.
 
Luke 8:37 (NKJV)
Then the whole multitude of the surrounding region of the Gadarenes asked Him to depart from them, for they were seized with great fear. And He got into the boat and returned.
 
Luke 8:39
"Return to your own house, and tell what great things God has done for you." And he went his way and proclaimed throughout the whole city what great things Jesus had done for him.
 
The man who was sitting in spiritual and physical darkness just became a lampstand.
 
Jesus stepped into our darkness so we could:
be forgiven,
be restored,
become children of God.
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Become a Harvest Partner today and join us in knowing God and making Him known through media and large-scale evangelism, our mission of over 30 years.

Explore more resources from Pastor Greg Laurie, including daily devotionals and blogs, designed to answer your spiritual questions and equip you to walk closely with Christ.

Many believers start on fire for God&mdash;full of awe and excitement&mdash;but that often fades with time. In this message, see how we can have an awe that lasts.
Notes:
Luke 8:16&ndash;56 &nbsp;&nbsp; The problem is when we stop fighting to keep the fire lit. &nbsp; Read Luke 8:16&ndash;18 (NKJV) &nbsp; The Secret to Sustained Awe &nbsp; The way you keep your awe alive is by actively receiving and actively sharing the light you've been given. &nbsp;&nbsp; Luke 8:18 &ldquo;Therefore take heed how you hear.&rdquo; &nbsp; Read Luke 8:19&ndash;21 &nbsp; Luke 8:21 &ldquo;My mother and My brothers are these who hear the word of God and do it.&rdquo; &nbsp; Read Luke 8:22&ndash;25 &nbsp; Storms That Reset &nbsp; Storms expose what we really trust. &nbsp; Storms can also reset our perspectives. &nbsp; Luke 8:25 (NLT) Then He asked them, &ldquo;Where is your faith?&rdquo; The disciples were terrified and amazed. &ldquo;Who is this man?&rdquo; they asked each other. &ldquo;When He gives a command, even the wind and waves obey Him!&rdquo; &nbsp; The storm didn&rsquo;t reveal how powerful the wind was; it revealed how powerful Jesus was. &nbsp; Every storm we face is an invitation to trust the One who commands the wind and obey Him. &nbsp; Daniel 3:17 (NLT) &ldquo;If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God whom we serve is able to save us. He will rescue us from your power, Your Majesty.&rdquo; &nbsp; Daniel 3:18 (NLT) &ldquo;But even if he doesn't, we want to make it clear to you, Your Majesty, that we will never serve your gods or worship the gold statue you have set up." &nbsp; Jesus endured the greatest storm, which was taking our sin on the cross. &nbsp; Read Luke 8:26&ndash;39 (NKJV) &nbsp; The Awe of Deliverance &nbsp; John 10:10 (NKJV) "The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.&rdquo; &nbsp; The demons were begging Jesus, because even the powers of hell must submit to the authority of Jesus Christ. &nbsp; Luke 8:37 (NKJV) Then the whole multitude of the surrounding region of the Gadarenes asked Him to depart from them, for they were seized with great fear. And He got into the boat and returned. &nbsp; Luke 8:39 "Return to your own house, and tell what great things God has done for you." And he went his way and proclaimed throughout the whole city what great things Jesus had done for him. &nbsp; The man who was sitting in spiritual and physical darkness just became a lampstand. &nbsp; Jesus stepped into our darkness so we could: be forgiven, be restored, become children of God. &nbsp;&mdash;
<a href="https://harvest.org/harvest-partner/?utm_source=ANB&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=HarvestPartners">Become a Harvest Partner</a> today and join us in knowing God and making Him known through media and large-scale evangelism, our mission of over 30 years.
<a href="https://harvest.org/resources/?utm_source=ANB&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=HarvestResources">Explore more resources</a> from Pastor Greg Laurie, including daily devotionals and blogs, designed to answer your spiritual questions and&nbsp;equip you to walk closely with Christ.

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