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In 1945, C.S. Lewis published his excellent book "The Great Divorce". It happens to be one of my favorite books. It has many themes, the biggest of which is that there can be no hell in heaven. The two are divorced from each other (hence the title). Another is that humans are easily distracted from God's wo ... Show More
Jun 2023
Takeaway #5 - The Only Thing We Have to Fear
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On March 4, 1933, FDR delivered his inaugural address. In it, he used the phrase "the only thing we have to fear is fear itself". I did a little searching and this phrase is used a LOT in Christian books. So often. But it almost always refers to ... Show More
15m 45s
Nov 2023
WOF 413: "Nones" Rediscovering the Bible
<p class="has-drop-cap">Friends, an exciting group of psychologists, scientists, and thought leaders are rediscovering the beauty and brilliance of the Bible.</p> <p>What's causing so many of them to look at the Bible with fresh eyes? That's what Brandon Vogt and I discuss on tod ... Show More
32m 28s
Sep 2023
WOF 405: Why We Love Distractions
<p>Friends, why do we love being distracted from the important things of life? The great French philosopher Blaise Pascal observed, "The sole cause of man's unhappiness is that he does not know how to stay quietly in his room."</p> <p>On today's episode of "The Word on Fire Show, ... Show More
22m 48s
Sep 2023
WOF 403: Scapegoating in the Digital World
<p>Friends, why are we so tempted to scapegoat people, especially online? And how do we escape that trap?</p> <p>On today's episode of "The Word on Fire Show," Brandon Vogt and I discuss the great Catholic philosopher René Girard and his theory of scapegoating.</p> <p>A listener ... Show More
33m 5s