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Jonny Ardavanis

God's word has changed my life and my passion is that people would understand and obey it. The truth of Scripture has the ability to "renew our minds," "give us joy," and "transform us into the image of Christ."

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Tuesday · 38 min
Whatever You Do: Pillars of the Christian Work Ethic
What does the Bible actually say about your 9-to-5? In this episode, Jonny Ardavanis and Hank Bowen dig into the theology of work—why the curse of Genesis 3 made labor hard, and how believers are called to work with enthusiasm, enjoyment, excellence, integrity, and gratitude, no matter the job. 📖 Pre-order Jonny Ardavanis's new book Get to Work: Seeing Your Daily Grind as God’s Good Gift here: https://a.co/d/0aFMdjNp You'll learn: • Why work was designed to be an act of worship (not just a paycheck) • The three consequences of the Fall on our relationship to work • How to find joy in a job that feels mundane or difficult • Why grumbling and complaining undermines your gospel witness • What it means to "work as unto the Lord" — even for a bad boss Whether you're a stay-at-home mom, a CEO, a mechanic, or a student working part-time, this conversation will reshape how you think about vocation, calling, and Christian work ethic. 🙏 This episode is brought to you by The Master's University — committed to Jesus Christ and the authority and sufficiency of His Word. Learn more at masters.edu Stay accountable in a digital world: check out Accountable2You at accountable2you.com/dialin — use code DIALIN for 25% off your first year. #ChristianWorkEthic #TheologyOfWork #FaithAndWork #ChristianLiving #BiblicalWorldview #WorkAsWorship #DialInMinistries"
September 15 · 31 min
Image Bearers: Why You Were Made to Rule, Create & Reflect God
Why do you feel drawn to build, make, or create something bigger than yourself? Turns out that instinct isn't random — it's rooted in the opening chapters of Genesis. 📖 Pre-order Jonny Ardavanis's new book Get to Work: Seeing Your Daily Grind as God’s Good Gift here: https://a.co/d/04k0sFpo In this episode, we continue our series exploring the biblical theology of work (pulled from Jonny's forthcoming book, "Get to Work") by digging into Genesis 1 and 2. We unpack what it means that humanity is made in God's image, what the Hebrew words "radah" (rule) and "kabash" (subdue) actually mean, and why God — who could have created a "finished" universe — instead invited us into the ongoing work of cultivating, building, and creating beauty. We also talk about Bezalel, the little-known craftsman in Exodus 31 who was the first person in Scripture described as "filled with the Spirit of God" — not for preaching, but for his artistry. Plus: why beauty isn't just decoration but a reflection of who God is, how "ordinary" work like folding laundry or fixing pipes can be done to the glory of God, and why your job (whatever it is) matters more than you think. 📖 Scripture referenced: Genesis 1:1, 1:26-28, 2:2-9, Exodus 31, Psalm 145:16, Psalm 147:13 ✉️ Sign up for free weekly newsletter devotionals at www.dialinministries.org 🙏 This episode is brought to you by The Master's University — committed to Jesus Christ and the authority and sufficiency of His Word. Learn more at masters.edu
September 8 · 33 min
Has 'Sabbath Culture' Gone Too Far? A Biblical Theology of Work
Is work a curse from the Fall — or something far more sacred? In this episode, we kick off a brand-new series on the theology of work, exploring what Scripture actually says about labor, calling, and vocation — starting not with us, but with God Himself. 📖 Pre-order Jonny Ardavanis's new book Get to Work: Seeing Your Daily Grind as God’s Good Gift here: https://a.co/d/04k0sFpo We dig into Genesis 1 to see God revealed as Creator, Artist, Sustainer, and Worker long before Adam and Eve ever showed up. We look at Jesus's own life — including His 20+ years as a tekton (carpenter/builder) — and unpack why the Gospel of Mark uses the word "immediately" 41 times to describe His ministry. If we're made in the image of a working God, what does that mean for how we view our own 9-to-5, our calling, and our sense of purpose? Along the way we talk about: ✅ The Biblical theology of work vs. the "curse" mentality ✅ Genesis 1 and God as Creator, Sustainer, and Artist ✅ Jesus as a carpenter and what His "immediacy" reveals about work ✅ Why Christians talk more about rest & Sabbath than a theology of work ✅ Labor force participation, burnout, and finding balance ✅ Work as worship — from CEOs to stay-at-home parents to busboys This is Part 1 of a multi-part series diving into a comprehensive, Scripture-grounded view of work — setting up themes from the upcoming book "Get to Work."
September 1 · 30 min
Why The World Hates Christians - Jonny Ardavanis
Jesus doesn't say the world might hate you — He says it will. In this episode, we dig into John 15:18-20 and ask a question every believer needs to wrestle with: why does the world hate Christians? We look at four biblical reasons the world opposes followers of Jesus — because we're non-conformists, because the world hates truth, because people love their sin, and because they don't know God. Along the way we talk about the martyrdom of the apostles, Dietrich Bonhoeffer's "The Cost of Discipleship," the Vanity Fair scene from Pilgrim's Progress, and why smooth sailing in the Christian life isn't always a sign of God's blessing. If persecution and opposition are growing more common for Christians in the West, this episode will help you understand why — and how to respond with truth and love, not bitterness. This episode is brought to you by The Master's University — committed to Jesus Christ and the authority and sufficiency of His Word. Learn more at masters.edu 📖 Scripture referenced: John 15:18-20, John 17:14, Romans 12:2, James 4:4, John 3:18-20, 1 John 3:12, Luke 6:26, 2 Timothy 3:12 📚 Preorder Jonny's new book, "Get to Work: Seeing Your Daily Grind as God's Good Gift" — https://a.co/d/01PnmATA (releases November 3rd) ✉️ Sign up for free weekly newsletter devotionals at www.dialinministries.org
August 25 · 31 min
NFL Tight End Colby Parkinson: Being Salt & Light in the Work Place | Faith, Integrity & Diligence
Colby Parkinson, tight end for the Los Angeles Rams, joins Jonny Ardavanis for a raw conversation about faith, football, and what it really means to be "salt and light" (Matthew 5:13-16) in a secular, high-pressure NFL environment. Colby opens up about a difficult season where he feared being cut from the roster, the identity crisis that followed, and how a shift from a works-based mindset to a grace-based one transformed not just his walk with Christ — but his career, leading to a breakout season with the Rams. Stay accountable in a digital world: check out Accountable2You at accountable2you.com/dialin — use code DIALIN for 25% off your first year. In this episode, Colby and Jonny dig into: - What it looks like to honor God through work ethic and integrity in professional sports - How to handle failure, benching, and uncertainty as a believer - The temptations of wealth, fame, and access that come with NFL life - Being a godly husband and father to Melanie, Brooks, and Forest Parkinson - Why character (salt) isn't enough without vocal witness (light) - How to have gospel conversations without fear of "ruffling feathers" Whether you're an athlete, entrepreneur, or working a 9-5, this conversation on purpose, humility, and living for an audience of One will challenge and encourage you. Timestamps / Topics: Matthew 5:13-16 | Salt & Light | NFL Faith | Identity in Christ | Overcoming Setbacks | Christian Fatherhood | Workplace Ministry 🔔 Subscribe for more conversations on faith, work, and following Jesus in every field of life.
August 18 · 25 min
What Really Happened to Judas? 4 Warning Signs You’re Becoming Like Him
He sat in the place of honor. He preached the gospel. He cast out demons. And Judas Iscariot still walked straight into the darkest corner of hell — without ever seeing it coming. In this episode, we dig into John 13 and Matthew 26–27 to answer a question every believer should wrestle with: what actually went wrong with Judas? It wasn't a single dramatic moment of rebellion — it was a slow, quiet hardening that looked a lot like normal Christian life right up until it didn't. 🎓 This episode is brought to you by The Master's University — 150+ fields of study built on a biblical worldview. Learn more: masters.edu/dialin (use code DIALIN to waive your application fee) We walk through four warning signs from Judas's life that show up in ours too: Loving money — how a small compromise (pilfering the money box) became a 30-piece-of-silver betrayal A seared conscience — why sin that once kept you up at night can eventually let you sleep like a baby Rejecting the Savior's love — Jesus washed his feet and fed him bread, and Judas still walked out into the night Remorse without repentance — the crucial, often-missed difference between feeling guilty and actually turning to Christ (2 Corinthians 7:9-10) We also contrast Judas's despair with Peter's repentance — two disciples, two failures, two radically different endings — and talk honestly about what it looks like to examine your own heart instead of pointing at someone else's. 📖 Scripture referenced: John 13:21-30, Matthew 26:14-16 & 47-50, Matthew 27:1-5, 2 Corinthians 7:9-11, 1 Timothy 6:10 🔑 Topics covered: Judas Iscariot, betrayal of Jesus, John 13 Bible study, seared conscience, love of money, repentance vs remorse, Last Supper, Garden of Gethsemane, spiritual hardening, self-examination, expository preaching, Christian apologetics
August 11 · 33 min
What is the Gift of Tongues and Is It for Today? Acts 2, 1 Cor. 14, and More | Jonny Ardavanis
What does the Bible really teach about speaking in tongues? In this episode, Jonny and Hank dig into the gift of tongues from a biblical perspective — walking through Acts 2, Acts 10, Acts 19, and 1 Corinthians 12–14 to examine whether tongues in Scripture refers to known languages or a private prayer language. Hank shares a personal story from his college years visiting a charismatic church, then unpacks: - What tongues meant in Acts 2 (the Day of Pentecost) - How Luke's authorship and timeline shape the interpretation of Acts - 1 Corinthians 13 and the "tongues of angels" — literal or rhetorical? - Whether tongues is a sign of the baptism of the Holy Spirit - Paul's instructions for order in the church (1 Corinthians 14:27, 14:23) - Early church history: Gregory of Nazianzus, Chrysostom, and the origins of the modern private prayer language movement (Charles Fox Parham, Agnes Ozman, 1901) - Romans 8:26 and the Spirit's intercession in prayer This is a respectful, Scripture-first conversation for anyone wondering how to think biblically about tongues, the charismatic movement, spiritual gifts, and the sufficiency of God's Word — without dismissing sincere believers who see it differently. 📖 Key passages covered: Acts 2:4-11, Acts 10:44-46, Acts 19, 1 Corinthians 12-14, Romans 8:26, Genesis 11 This episode is brought to you by The Master's University — committed to Jesus Christ and the authority and sufficiency of His Word. Learn more at masters.edu Stay accountable in a digital world: check out Accountable2You at accountable2you.com/dialin — use code DIALIN for 25% off your first year.
August 4 · 35 min
Are There Still Apostles and Prophets Today? Cessationism vs. Continuationism Explained
Are there apostles and prophets today? In this episode, we break down the difference between cessationism, continuationism, and charismatic theology — and answer the question so many Christians are asking as self-proclaimed "apostles" and "prophets" (like Katherine Krick and leaders in the New Apostolic Reformation/NAR movement) gain massive followings online. We define the key terms — cessationist, continuationist, and charismatic — then walk through: 🔹 The 3 biblical criteria for a prophet in the Old Testament (Deuteronomy 18, Deuteronomy 13, Jeremiah 28) 🔹 The 3 biblical criteria for an apostle in the New Testament (Acts 1, Ephesians 2:20, 2 Corinthians 12:12) 🔹 How to think about Romans 12, 1 Corinthians 14, and 1 Thessalonians 5:20 on prophecy 🔹 The difference between "thus says the Lord" and "I feel like God is putting this on my heart" 🔹 What church history (Chrysostom, Augustine, Calvin, Edwards, Spurgeon) says about the miraculous gifts 🔹 Why the sufficiency of Scripture matters in this conversation 🔹 A fair, respectful look at continuationist scholars like John Piper, Wayne Grudem, and Sam Storms — and how they differ from figures like Kenneth Copeland, Bill Johnson, and Bethel Church This isn't a hit piece — it's a biblical, historically grounded framework for thinking through spiritual gifts, prophecy, apostleship, and the Holy Spirit's work in the church today. 📖 Key Scriptures Referenced: Deuteronomy 13, Deuteronomy 18, Jeremiah 28, Acts 1, Romans 12, 1 Corinthians 14, Ephesians 2:20, Ephesians 4:11, 1 Thessalonians 5:20, 2 Corinthians 12:12, Hebrews 2 🎓 This episode is brought to you by The Master's University — 150+ fields of study built on a biblical worldview. Learn more: masters.edu/dialin (use code DIALIN to waive your application fee) ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Are apostles and prophets still active today? 02:03 Defining Cessationism, Continuationism & Charismatic 09:32 Old Testament criteria for a prophet 21:06 New Testament criteria for an apostle 26:44 Apostles & prophets as the foundation of the church 35:04 Why this generation is asking different questions 🔔 Subscribe for more conversations on theology, church history, and living out the Christian faith with clarity and conviction.
July 28 · 34 min
Can You Lose Your Salvation? | How to Know You're Truly Saved (Biblical Assurance)
In this episode of Dial In, Jonny and Scott Ardavanis walk through Scripture to answer some of the most important questions every Christian asks: - Can a genuine believer lose their salvation? - What's the difference between eternal security and assurance of salvation? - What does Jesus mean in Matthew 7 when He says, "I never knew you"? - How can you avoid false assurance while enjoying biblical confidence in Christ? This episode is brought to you by our ministry partner Accountable2You. Join thousands living in freedom with nothing to hide, and visit https://accountable2you.com/dialin. Use our unique code DIALIN to get 25% off your first year of an Accountable2You Personal or Family Plan Together, they examine key passages including John 10, 1 John, Romans 8, Philippians 1, Ephesians 1, and Matthew 7 to show that our security rests in the finished work of Christ while our assurance grows as we walk with Him. They also unpack four biblical evidences of genuine faith found in 1 John that help believers examine themselves without falling into legalism. If you've ever wrestled with doubts about your salvation, wondered whether you're truly saved, or wanted to understand the doctrine of eternal security, this conversation is for you. Scriptures Discussed • John 10:27–30 • Matthew 7:21–23 • 1 John • Romans 8:29–30 • Philippians 1:6 • Ephesians 1:13–14 • Hebrews 6 • Psalm 51If this conversation encouraged you, subscribe for weekly biblical teaching designed to help you know God deeply and live faithfully.
July 21 · 37 min
What Does a Church Elder Actually Do? Biblical Qualifications, Role & Calling Explained
What is the biblical role of a church elder or pastor — and why should it matter to you, even if you never plan to be one? In this episode, a father-son pastoral duo break down the calling, qualifications, attitude, function, and motivation of a biblical elder, drawing from 1 Timothy 3, Titus 1, and 1 Peter 5. You'll learn: ✅ How a man is called to be an elder (subjective desire + objective qualifications) ✅ The biblical qualifications of an elder or pastor (1 Timothy 3 & Titus 1) ✅ Why elder plurality matters — and why no pastor should act like a CEO ✅ The right attitude of a shepherd: serving, not lording over the flock ✅ The core function of an elder: preaching, teaching, and equipping the church ✅ What motivates a faithful elder for the long haulWhether you're a pastor, an aspiring elder, or simply a church member wanting to understand biblical church leadership, this conversation will help you see why "the church cannot rise above its leadership." 📖 Scriptures referenced: 1 Timothy 3:1-7, Titus 1:5-9, 1 Peter 5:1-4, Acts 14:22-23, Acts 20:28, Ephesians 4:11, 2 Timothy 2:15, 2 Timothy 4:5 🎓 This episode is sponsored by The Master's University. To learn more about how you can invest in a college education devoted to Christ & Scripture, visit https://www.masters.edu Subscribe for more conversations on church health, biblical leadership, and pastoral ministry.
July 14 · 31 min
8 Marks of a Healthy Church (A Conversation with my Dad)
Blockbuster had 9,000 stores and was worth $9 billion. Today, only one location remains. What happened — and what does it have to do with the church? In this episode, Pastor Scott Ardavanis sits down with his son Jonny for a father-son conversation on what actually makes a church healthy. Is it true that churches need to "change with the times or die," like Blockbuster and Kodak failed to do? Or are there timeless, transcendent principles every healthy church must hold onto regardless of culture? This episode is brought to you by our ministry partner Accountable2You. Join thousands living in freedom with nothing to hide, and visit https://accountable2you.com/dialin. Use our unique code DIALIN to get 25% off your first year of an Accountable2You Personal or Family Plan Together they unpack 8 marks of a healthy church, including: 1. A High View of God 2. A High View of Scripture (expository preaching & sound doctrine) 3. Every Member Ministry (every believer serving, not just watching) 4. A Commitment to Holiness & Discipleship 5. Christ-Centered, Spirit-Filled Worship 6. A Devotion to Prayer 7. A Gospel-Centered Focus (local & global) 8. Qualified Biblical Leadership (elders & deacons) Whether you're a pastor, church leader, or simply trying to find a healthy church home, this conversation will help you understand what to look for — and why the church doesn't need a new strategy so much as faithfulness to God's Word. 🔔 Subscribe for more conversations on the church, pastoral ministry, and biblical leadership. 📌 Part 2 coming soon: What is a biblical elder, and how do you know if your church has qualified leadership? Timestamps: 00:00 Intro: Blockbuster, Netflix & the Church 04:47 Pillar 1: A High View of God 07:51 Pillar 2: A High View of Scripture & Preaching 13:16 Pillar 3: Every Member Ministry 15:19 Pillar 4: Holiness & Discipleship 18:51 Pillar 5: Christ-Centered Worship 23:24 Pillar 6: A Commitment to Prayer 25:13 Pillar 7: Gospel-Centered Focus (Local & Global) 27:57 Pillar 8: Qualified Biblical Leadership 29:16 Why This Matters for Every Believer
July 7 · 43 min
A Theology of Exercise: Why Christians Should Train Their Bodies for God's Glory
What does the Bible actually say about exercise, fitness, and taking care of your body? In this conversation, a Desiring God pastor and author David Mathis unpacks a biblical theology of exercise — covering the six-layer biblical story of the human body (creation, the fall, the incarnation, the indwelling Holy Spirit, obedience, and future glorification), how to think about 1 Timothy 4:8 ("bodily training is of some value"), and why sedentary modern life and body-idolatry are two ditches to avoid. This episode is brought to you by our ministry partner Accountable2You. Join thousands living in freedom with nothing to hide, and visit https://accountable2you.com/dialin. Use our unique code DIALIN to get 25% off your first year of an Accountable2You Personal or Family Plan Topics covered: • Why exercise matters for the mind, will, joy, and love of others • Bodily discipline and Christian stewardship of the body • The connection between physical exercise and mental clarity (John Ratey's "Spark") • Competition, sports, and a Christian view of winning and losing • Practical advice for sedentary Christians who want to start exercising • How pastors and knowledge workers can build sustainable fitness habits • A theology of the body: from creation to resurrection Great for anyone interested in Christian living, biblical theology, faith and fitness, health and wellness from a Christian worldview, or building sustainable exercise habits for the long term (a "ten-year plan," not a quick fix). 📖 Learn more and find the book at DesiringGod.org
June 23 · 34 min
"Jesus Never Mentioned Homosexuality" & 6 Other Common Rebuttals — A Pastor's Response
In this episode, we walk through the most common rebuttals to the biblical view of homosexuality — not to win arguments, but to equip believers with Scripture and point people toward the truth in love. This episode is sponsored by The Master's University. To learn more about how you can invest in a college education devoted to Christ & Scripture, visit https://www.masters.edu We cover: • Did Paul only condemn exploitative relationships — not committed gay couples? • Was "homosexual" added to the Bible in 1946? • Doesn't Jesus never mention homosexuality? • Isn't God just a God of love — who accepts everyone as they are? • What about the shellfish and mixed-fabric objections? • Is same-sex attraction itself sinful, even if never acted on? • What do you say to someone genuinely struggling with SSA? This is part two of a two-part series. Part one lays the full biblical foundation from Genesis to 1 Corinthians. 📖 Key passages: Romans 1:24–27, 1 Corinthians 6:9–11, Matthew 19:4–6, Leviticus 18:22, Hebrews 4:15, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Isaiah 56:3–5 🔔 Subscribe and drop your questions in the comments — we read them all.
June 16 · 40 min
What Does the Bible Say About Homosexuality? A Complete Biblical Overview - Part 1 of 2
In this episode, we walk through what the Bible says about homosexuality from Genesis to Romans — not to condemn, but to teach truth with clarity and care. This episode is brought to you by our ministry partner Accountable2You. Join thousands living in freedom with nothing to hide, and visit https://accountable2you.com/dialin. Use our unique code DIALIN to get 25% off your first year of an Accountable2You Personal or Family Plan We cover: • God's original design for marriage and sexuality (Genesis 1–2) • The sin of Sodom and what it actually reveals (Genesis 19, Jude 7) • The Levitical holiness code — Leviticus 18:22 and 20:13 • Deuteronomy on gender distinction • Romans 1 and the "wrath of abandonment" • 1 Corinthians 6:9–11 — the vice list AND the good news • Is there hope for the homosexual? Absolutely. This is part one of a two-part series. Part two addresses common rebuttals: shellfish objections, what type of homosexuality Paul condemned, and more. 📖 Key passages: Genesis 1–2, Genesis 19, Leviticus 18:22, Leviticus 20:13, Deuteronomy 22:5, Romans 1:18–32, 1 Corinthians 6:9–11, 1 Timothy 1:8–15 🔔 Subscribe and leave your questions or rebuttals in the comments — we'll address them in the next episode.
June 9 · 32 min
A Biblical Framework for Dating | Stages, Communication & What the Church Gets Wrong
What does the Bible actually say about dating? And why does the church barely talk about it? This episode is sponsored by The Master's University. To learn more about how you can invest in a college education devoted to Christ & Scripture, visit https://www.masters.edu We brought in Greg Gifford — biblical counselor, professor, and author — to give us a theology of dating that applies whether you're 22 or 45. This is one of the most practical and honest conversations we've had on the show. Topics covered: • Acquaintance → Friend → Best Friend: the 3 stages of a dating relationship • How to communicate at each stage (and what oversharing too early costs you) • How to define the relationship (DTR) without being weird about it • Online dating: sin or Christian liberty? • Evaluating spiritual maturity — and why it's not about reading John Calvin • Why technology since 2007 has made relationships harder If you've ever felt like no one's giving you real, biblical guidance on dating — this episode is for you. 📍 Find Greg: The Force Institute Podcast
June 2 · 27 min
What is Worship? Jesus Explains
What is worship, really? Most people say "singing" — but Jesus has a very different answer. This episode is brought to you by our ministry partner Accountable2You. Join thousands living in freedom with nothing to hide, and visit https://accountable2you.com/dialin. Use our unique code DIALIN to get 25% off your first year of an Accountable2You Personal or Family Plan In John 4, Jesus sits down with the last person anyone expected: a Samaritan woman with a broken past. And in that conversation, he gives the clearest definition of worship in all of Scripture — in spirit and in truth. Here's the problem: most churches pick a lane. Some go all-in on the spiritual experience — the emotion, the atmosphere, the "encounter." Others go all-in on doctrine and truth — deep teaching, sound theology, the Word. And both camps look at the other and think they've got it figured out. But Jesus says they're two sides of the same coin.Spirit without truth leads to hysteria. Truth without spirit leads to stoicism — more morgue than a meeting with the living God. Real, biblical worship refuses to separate the two. In this episode we unpack: ✅ Why worship is far more than a song ✅ What "spirit" and "truth" actually mean — and why you need both ✅ How superficial teaching always produces superficial worship ✅ How the most rejected woman in the story became the first evangelist ✅ What God actually thinks about your worship 📖 John 4:16–42
May 26 · 28 min
Why Jesus Offered Living Water to an Adulterous Woman | Jonny Ardavanis
In John 4, Jesus has the longest recorded conversation found anywhere in Scripture — and he has it with the most unlikely person imaginable: a Samaritan woman with a broken past. In this episode, we unpack why Jesus went out of his way to find her, what "living water" really means, and why he lovingly confronted her sin before offering salvation.Whether you feel too good to need a Savior (like Nicodemus in John 3) or too far gone to deserve one — this passage is for you. 📖 Key Passages: John 4:1–26 | Jeremiah 2:13 | Isaiah 55:1 | John 7:37–38 | Revelation 21:6 🔑 In this episode: Who were the Samaritans — and why did Jews despise them? Why Jesus "had to" pass through Samaria What living water means and why your soul is thirsty Why Jesus confronts sin before offering grace How the cross is the only reason Jesus can quench your spiritual thirst 👉 This episode is sponsored by The Master's University. To learn more about how you can invest in a college education devoted to Christ & Scripture, visit https://www.masters.edu
May 19 · 45 min
The Dangerous Lie Inside the Church: New Thought, Mysticism & the Law of Attraction Exposed
Is mysticism creeping into your church? Are you unknowingly influenced by New Age or New Thought beliefs? In this eye-opening conversation, Jonny Ardavanis sits down with apologist and author Melissa Dougherty to unpack the subtle but dangerous ideas infiltrating modern Christianity — from the Law of Attraction and Christ consciousness to Christian mysticism, universalism, and the teachings of Richard Rohr. Melissa shares her personal story of being deeply involved in the church while unknowingly holding occultic, unbiblical beliefs — and what finally woke her up. 📖 Topics covered: — What is New Thought and how is it different from New Age? — Law of Attraction, manifestation & Christ consciousness explained — How Oprah, Joel Osteen & the Word of Faith movement connect to New Thought — The danger of Christian mysticism and chasing spiritual experiences — Richard Rohr, universalism & progressive Christianity — The Enneagram's roots in New Thought — How to discern truth from deception 📚 Get Melissa's book Happy Lies: https://a.co/d/0e2lMldd 📺 Melissa's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@MelissaDougherty
May 12 · 28 min
How to Abide in Christ: Why Apart from Jesus You Can Do Nothing
What does it mean to abide in Christ — and why does Jesus say it's the key to everything in the Christian life? This episode is sponsored by The Master's University. To learn more about how you can invest in a college education devoted to Christ & Scripture, visit https://www.masters.edu In this episode, we open up John 15 and break down what abiding in Jesus actually looks like in practical, everyday terms. If you've ever felt like your Christian life was running on empty, or wondered why real joy and spiritual fruit seem out of reach, this conversation is for you. We cover: ✔ What "abide in me" means (it's simpler than you think) ✔ Why union with Christ is the foundation of all spiritual growth ✔ How abiding in God's Word leads to abiding in His love ✔ The role of prayer in staying connected to Jesus ✔ What you're missing out on if you're not abiding — including the unshakeable joy Jesus promises ✔ The difference between being positionally in Christ vs. practically living it out Whether you're a new believer or a seasoned Christian, Jesus' command to abide in Him is the heartbeat of the Christian faith — not for pastors or super-evangelists, but for every follower of Christ. 📖 Key Passage: John 15:4–11 📚 Also referenced: Romans 8, Galatians 2:20, Philippians 3, John 17 🔔 Subscribe for weekly conversations on theology, discipleship, and living the Christian life.
May 5 · 32 min
Identity in Christ: 7 Truths That Will Transform How You Fight Sin
Did you know the Apostle Paul — who wrote half the New Testament — never once called himself a "Christian"? Instead, he used the phrase "in Christ" nearly 200 times. In this episode, we unpack what it means to find your identity in Christ, why so many believers struggle with temptation and insecurity, and how understanding union with Christ is the grip of the entire Christian life. This episode is brought to you by our ministry partner Accountable2You. Join thousands living in freedom with nothing to hide, and visit https://accountable2you.com/dialin. **Use our unique code DIALIN to get 25% off your first year of an Accountable2You Personal or Family Plan** We answer 7 key questions about our identity in Christ, including: • What does it mean to be "in Adam" vs. "in Christ"? • How do we reckon ourselves dead to sin? • What happens when we forget who we are in Christ? • How does our new identity empower us to overcome temptation? • And what do we say when Satan accuses us? Whether you're wrestling with habitual sin, struggling with assurance, or just want to go deeper in your walk with God — this episode is for you. 📖 Key Scriptures: Romans 5–6, Colossians 3, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Galatians 2:20 Subscribe for weekly conversations on theology, sanctification, and the Christian life.

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