American Glory

Dale Partridge

Formerly "Real Christianity": Join Pastor Dale Partridge as he tackles issues of American Christianity, identity, and politics.

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Sep 2, 2020 · 21 min
What is Biblical Worship?
When we think of worship our minds generate images of hands in the air singing Christian songs. But is worship more than religious actions? Does worship go beyond singing to God? Jerry Bridges brought clarity to this discussion when he said, “Worship is the specific act of ascribing to God the glory, majesty, honor, and worthiness which are His.” In this episode of Real Christianity, Dale Partridge discusses worship according to the Bible.
Aug 26, 2020 · 21 min
Did I Choose God or Did God Choose Me?
Understanding the mechanics of the Gospel may be the most important thing a person can possess. In other words, when a person can view both their conversion and salvation in agreement with the Scriptures, they can truly comprehend the great grace and love of Jesus Christ. In this episode, pastor Dale Partridge looks at the Bible’s order of operations when it comes to the salvation of souls.
Aug 19, 2020 · 19 min
Should Pastors be Required to go to Seminary?
We often hear people ask, “If the Apostles didn’t have to go to seminary then why should we require anyone else to do so?” To answer this question properly, two important points must first be considered. In this episode of Real Christianity, pastor Dale Partridge looks to the Scriptures to examine the Christian call to biblical and pastoral training.
Aug 12, 2020 · 19 min
What is a Biblical House Church?
The idea of “house church" generates a variety of questions. How does church work in a house? Is it like a Bible study? How many people are in a house church? What about the children, do they stay with their parents or do something in another room? In this episode of Real Christianity, Relearn.org Founder, Dale Partridge offers a detailed description of a biblical house church.
Aug 5, 2020 · 22 min
What Happens After We Die?
Ecclesiastes tells us that, “The heart of the wise is in the house of mourning…” In other words, wise people ponder death and sorrow often. We do not do this in a masochistic sense, we do this as a way to keep our mortality front and center. When a person avoids the discussion of death they also avoid the discussion of judgment and eternity. As you can see, this denial produces difficult soil for the Gospel. By God’s grace, death, for the Christian has lost its sting. But all that said, we still
Jul 29, 2020 · 19 min
Does Prayer Change God's Mind?
The great theologian Oswald Chambers once wrote, “There is nothing to be valued more highly than to have people praying for us; God links up His power in answer to their prayers.” How exactly does God link up His power to our prayers? In other words, if God is sovereign, how can man’s prayers influence His decisions? When we pray do we change God’s mind? Pastor Dale Partridge answers this question in this episode of Real Christianity.
Jul 22, 2020 · 18 min
Can Christian Disobedience Prevent Salvation?
Have you ever feared that your inability to obey God’s Word would lead to the failing of your faith? Have you ever worried that you're not obedient enough to please God? We're going to unpack this important discussion in today’s episode.
Jul 15, 2020 · 17 min
Episode 102: What is the Gospel?
You would think this question is self-evident to the Christian. However, we must realize that experiencing the Gospel is much different than understanding it. In fact, I think many Christians are born again and spend many years trying to intellectually understand what occurred spiritually. In this episode of Real Christianity, Dale Partridge tackles this question in hopes to offer clarity to those seeking a deeper grasp of the Gospel.
Jul 8, 2020 · 21 min
Episode 101: How did we get the Bible?
Our modern Bible has 66 books. That's 39 from the Old Testament and 27 more from the New Testament. But the question that must be answered is, how did we get them? An even more important question we must ask is, can these 66 books be trusted as the authoritative Word of God? Find out the answers to these important questions on this episode of Real Christianity.
Jun 3, 2020 · 22 min
The Future of Real Christianity
We want to continue the journey of seeking real Christianity. We want to search the scriptures and discover the Bible’s instructions and wisdom on church and theology. That said, this episode explains the plans we have to make some small shifts in the format of the show.
May 27, 2020 · 24 min
How and Why Christians Should Take Communion
In this episode of Real Christianity, Dale dives into a little theology in order to discuss the beauty of communion.
May 20, 2020 · 18 min
The First and Greatest Commandment
Today on Real Christianity, Dale discusses the first and greatest commandment and how obedience to God’s commands is the evidence of those who truly love God.
May 13, 2020 · 25 min
Why Should Christians Repent if They're Already Saved?
If Jesus’ work on the cross is sufficient for all the saints for all time, why are Christians, who have already been forgiven of past, present, and future sin, required to participate in ongoing repentance? Today on Real Christianity, Dale discusses why the act of repentance is a mark of a true Christian.
May 6, 2020 · 28 min
How to Have Peace in a Pandemic
We are living in a world overrun with chaos, and many people, including Christians, are seeking a greater understanding of heavenly peace. So on this episode of Real Christianity, Dale and Veronica talk about how to have peace in a pandemic with the hope that it’s edifying for your journey with the Lord.
Apr 29, 2020 · 29 min
How Should Christians Navigate Politics?
Have you wondered how you as a Christian should be engaging in politics? Today on Real Christianity, Dale talks about what a Christian’s role is in politics and how they should navigate it.
Apr 22, 2020 · 36 min
How To Deal with Online Haters, Persecutors, and Enemies
Have you found it difficult to share your faith on social media? Today on Real Christianity, Dale and Veronica answer a question in regards to how they deal with the resistance that comes with standing for Christian truth online. We hope this episode will help encourage you to stand for Christ whatever the cost.
Apr 15, 2020 · 24 min
How to Have Hope in a Hard Situation
During this difficult time, I believe it is important that Christians be the most level headed, sober, and self-controlled group of people. We should be demonstrating joy and peace, not the depression and anxiety that’s so commonly seen in moments like these. So today on Real Christianity, we discuss how Christians can and should be the billboards of hope in our communities.
Apr 8, 2020 · 38 min
How Coronavirus Might Change the Local Church, Forever
This week on Real Christianity, Dale has created an audio version of his special released article on his four predictions for how the Coronavirus might alter the way our churches gather, operate, and plan.
Apr 1, 2020 · 33 min
What is Biblical Faith and Do You Have It?
Understanding the definition of saving faith is the most important work of your life; Without a correct understanding of faith, you can never be sure you’re genuinely saved. So, today on Real Christianity I am sharing what it really means to have a biblical faith in Christ.
Mar 25, 2020 · 24 min
Can An Online Sermon Really Be Church?
Today on Real Christianity, I want to share why I think just watching a sermon online is both an unbiblical perspective, as well as not an accurate scriptural definition of church.