In this episode, James discusses Jesus's baptism and subsequent temptation in the gospel of Matthew. He considers each of the temptation's Jesus faces and the lessons that Christians can learn from Matthew 4. 

For more from James visit usefultogod.com.

In this episode, James discusses Jesus's baptism and subsequent temptation in the gospel of Matthew. He considers each of the temptation's Jesus faces and the lessons that Christians can learn from Matthew 4. 
For more from James visit <a href="http://www.usefultogod.com">usefultogod.com</a>.

Christians shouldn’t just think. They should think Christian. Join Dr. James Spencer and guests for calm, thoughtful, theological discussions about a variety of topics Christians face every day. The Thinking Christian Podcast will help you grow spiritually and learn theology as you seek to be faithful in a world that is becoming increasingly proficient at telling stories that deny Christ.

Find more from James at https://usefultogod.com/.

Christians shouldn’t just think. They should think Christian. Join Dr. James Spencer and guests for calm, thoughtful, theological discussions about a variety of topics Christians face every day. The Thinking Christian Podcast will help you grow spiritually and learn theology as you seek to be faithful in a world that is becoming increasingly proficient at telling stories that deny Christ.
Find more from James at <a href="https://usefultogod.com/">https://usefultogod.com/</a>.

Christians shouldn’t just think. They should think Christian. Join Dr. James Spencer and guests for calm, thoughtful, theological discussions about a variety of topics Christians face every day. The Thinking Christian Podcast will help you grow spiritually and learn theology as you seek to be faithful in a world that is becoming increasingly proficient at telling stories that deny Christ.

Thinking Christian: Clear Theology for a Confusing World

Christians shouldn’t just think. They should think Christian. Join Dr. James Spencer and guests for calm, thoughtful, theological discussions about a variety of topics Christians face every day. The Thinking Christian Podcast will help you grow spiritually and learn theology as you seek to be faithful in a world that is becoming increasingly proficient at telling stories that deny Christ.
Find more from James at <a href="https://usefultogod.com/">https://usefultogod.com/.</a>

Thinking Christian about Jesus's Temptation

In this episode, James and Nate discuss a Pew Research study titled "Cultural Issues and the 2024 Election." They talk about how Christians might approach specific cultural issues, the differences between the roles of the state and the church, and the attitudes that Christians might adopt as they seek to be faithful in a fallen world.

For more from James, visit usefultogod.com.

In this episode, James and Nate discuss a Pew Research study titled "Cultural Issues and the 2024 Election." They talk about how Christians might approach specific cultural issues, the differences between the roles of the state and the church, and the attitudes that Christians might adopt as they seek to be faithful in a fallen world.
For more from James, visit <a href="http://www.usefultogod.com/james">usefultogod.com.</a>

How Can Christians Think about Politics and Culture

In this episode, James welcomes Chris Morris author of Resilient and Redeemed: Lessons about Suicidality and Depression from the Psych Ward. James and Chris have a candid conversation about mental illness and discuss ways the church might come alongside those struggling with mental illness. They also talk about the importance of developing intimate relationships within the body of Christ.

To connect with James visit https://usefultogod.com/contact-us.

You can purchase Chris's books at the following links:

Resilient and Redeemed: Lessons about Suicidality and Depression from the Psych Ward

Perfectly Abnormal: Uncovering the Image of God in Chronic Illness

Whispers in the Pews: Voices on Mental Illness in the Church

By Faith: Strength and Hope for Life's Challenges

For more on Chris visit chrismorriswrites.com.

In this episode, James welcomes Chris Morris author of Resilient and Redeemed: Lessons about Suicidality and Depression from the Psych Ward. James and Chris have a candid conversation about mental illness and discuss ways the church might come alongside those struggling with mental illness. They also talk about the importance of developing intimate relationships within the body of Christ.
To connect with James visit <a href="https://usefultogod.com/contact-us">https://usefultogod.com/contact-us</a>.
You can purchase Chris's books at the following links:
<a href="https://amzn.to/4dX285J">Resilient and Redeemed: Lessons about Suicidality and Depression from the Psych Ward</a>
<a href="https://amzn.to/4dRjUYa">Perfectly Abnormal: Uncovering the Image of God in Chronic Illness</a>
<a href="https://amzn.to/4dQXeHv">Whispers in the Pews: Voices on Mental Illness in the Church</a>
<a href="https://amzn.to/3UMS0E0">By Faith: Strength and Hope for Life's Challenges</a>
For more on Chris visit <a href="https://www.chrismorriswrites.com">chrismorriswrites.com</a>.

Thinking Christian about Mental Illness and Suffering: A Conversation with Chris Morris

In this bonus episode, James considers the recent legislation passed in the state of Louisiana. He suggests that Christians recognize the challenges of American civil religion without creating an "us versus them" mentality.

For more from James visit usefultogod.com or purchase Serpents and Doves: Christians, Politics, and the Art of Bearing Witness from amazon.com. 

See the text of the Louisiana lawe here.

In this bonus episode, James considers the recent legislation passed in the state of Louisiana. He suggests that Christians recognize the challenges of American civil religion without creating an "us versus them" mentality.
For more from James visit <a href="http://www.usefultogod.com">usefultogod.com</a> or purchase Serpents and Doves: Christians, Politics, and the Art of Bearing Witness from <a href="https://amzn.to/4bh4LNe">amazon.com</a>. 
See the text of the Louisiana lawe <a href="https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1364576">here</a>.

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