Contending for the Word

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Contending for the Word is a podcast devoted to helping inform, educate, equip, and warn people about false teachers, false movements, and unbiblical philosophies.

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3 Dangerous 'Christian' Books to Avoid: New Age Deceptions You Need to Know About

On today's Contending for the Word show, Doreen considers the dangers of the Shack, the Universal Christ by Richard Rohr, and Jesus Calling, and the importance of being a Berean, and discernment, among other topics on this new Contending for the Word show. What You'll Hear on this Episode• The dangers of the Shack.• The dangers of the universal Christ by Richard Rohr.• The dangers of Jesus Calling. • The importance of being a Berean.About DoreenDoreen's website is: DoreenVirtue.com and you can find her at Instagram.com/DoreenVirtue, Facebook.com/DoreenVirtueForJesus, and YouTube.com/DoreenVirtueForJesusFor a list of false teachers to avoid, please visit: https://michellelesley.com/popular-false-teachers/Subscribing, sharing, and your feedbackSubscribe to Contend for the Word wherever you find podcasts:Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word/ Apple Podcasts: https://podca

28 min
FEB 25

Understanding the Dangers of Critical Race Theory and Solutions with Bryan Osborne

On today's Contending for the Word show, Dave talks with Bryan about the dangers of CRT and how Christians should respond and engage them, along with his new book, Woke Injustice: A Biblical Response to Critical Race Theory (New Leaf Press, 2024). What You'll Hear on this Episode• The similarities and differences between the social gospel and the social justice movement of today.• How CRT undermines biblical truth and unity within the Church today.• How Christians can discern and respond to redefined terms about race without compromise.• Practical steps believers can take to stand against CRT while Contending for the Word.• How Christians should approach their pastor about issues related to CRT in their church.About the Guest Bryan Osborne is a dynamic speaker and apologetics expert with a passion for defending biblical authority and reaching the lost with the gospel. He is the author of Woke Injustice, Quick Answers to Tough Questions, and Quick Answers to Social Issues. With over 20 years of experience teaching and equipping youth and families, Bryan's practical, engaging style equips believers of all ages with biblical truth, helping Christians defend their faith. He currently serves with Answers in Genesis, speaking at conferences and churches around the world.Subscribe to Contend for the Word wherever you find podcasts:Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/contending-for-the-word/id1704686636?mt=2&ls=1Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/02aGgEF6NGt2dkmWH57jTQ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgraceThank you for listening or watching Contending for the Word.

51 min
FEB 18

Exposing Priscilla Shirer's False Teachings: A Detailed Analysis

On today's Contending for the Word show, Dave is joined by Michelle Lesley and they talk about Priscilla Shirer's teaching on contemplative prayer, biblical eldership, why Christians cannot partner with false teachers, and much more on this new Contending for the Word show.What You'll Hear on this Episode• The influence of Priscilla Shirer.• Why only biblically qualified men can preach in local churches.• Why Christians cannot partner with false teachers.• The dangers of contemplative prayer. • Examples of Priscilla's Shirer's false teaching.• What biblical prayer is and why it matters.• The dangers of modalism.About the Guest Michelle is a servant of Christ, wife, mom, women's discipleship blogger and conference speaker, and co-host of A Word Fitly Spoken. For more from Michelle please visit https://michellelesley.com/Resources Mentioned in the Episode:https://bereanresearch.org/contemplative-prayer/https://michellelesley.com/2015/09/18/going-beyond-scripture-why-its-time-to-say-good-bye-to-priscilla-shirer-and-going-beyond-ministries/https://servantsofgrace.org/exposing-the-theology-of-dallas-willard/https://servantsofgrace.org/exposing-the-dangerous-contemplative-teachings-of-richard-foster/Subscribing, sharing, and your feedbackSubscribe to Contend for the Word wherever you find podcasts:Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/contending-for-the-word/id1704686636?mt=2&ls=1Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/02aGgEF6NGt2dkmWH57jTQ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgraceThank you for listening or watching this episode of Contending for the Word.

1h 3m
FEB 11

Understanding the Dangers of Kingdom Circles in Global Missions

On today's Contending for the Word, Dave is joined by Amy Spreeman and they talk about the dangers of Kingdom Circles, pluralism, and relativism, the dangers of an unbiblical view of contextualization and the biblical teaching on contextualization, why we must be clear on the biblical gospel and minister the gospel in a biblical way, among other topics on this new Contending for the Word show. What You'll Hear on This Episode • The meaning and dangers of pluralism and relativism and how a biblical worldview counters it.• What Kingdom Circles are and why it matters.• Who is teaching Kingdom Circles.• The dangers of Insider movements and how it affects a biblical approach to the gospel and missions.• The purpose of the Church and missions.• Amy shares her experience encountering Kingdom Circle teaching.• The meaning and purpose of biblical contextualization.• Rick Warren's role in the P.E.A.C.E. plan and his view of contextualization. • How have Christians mistaken contextualized the gospel in an unbiblical way and how to avoid that.• Why Christians must be clear on the biblical gospel.• Why it matters how Christians share the gospel in evangelism and missions.Subscribe to Contend for the Word wherever you find podcasts:Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/contending-for-the-word/id1704686636?mt=2&ls=1Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/02aGgEF6NGt2dkmWH57jTQ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgraceThank you for listening or watching this episode of Contending for the Word.

1h 29m
FEB 4

Shawn Bolz, Bill Johnson, and Kris Vallotton: Exposing Charismatic Corruption

On this engaging episode of Contending for the Word, Justin Peters discusses the controversy surrounding Shawn Bolz and his connections to Bill Johnson and Kris Vallotton, and much more related to charismatic and prophet corruption on this new Contending for the Word show.Subscribe to Contend for the Word wherever you find podcasts:Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/contending-for-the-word/id1704686636?mt=2&ls=1Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/02aGgEF6NGt2dkmWH57jTQ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgraceThis video first appeared at @JustinPetersMin 's YouTube and is posted here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPRLK0jTf40&t=2sThank you for listening or watching this episode of Contending for the Word.

1h 22m
JAN 28

Exposing the Theology of Dallas Willard

On today's Contending for the Word show, Dave and Marcia consider the influence of Dallas Willard, his teaching on Scripture, salvation, discernment, contemplative spirituality, and what Scripture teaches about these subjects, among other topics on this new show.What You'll Hear on This Episode• The influence of Dallas Willard.• Dallas Willard's teaching on Scripture, salvation, ecumenicalism, discernment, and contemplative spirituality.• What Scripture teaches about itself, salvation, discernment, and spiritual growth. About Today's GuestBefore becoming a Christian, Marcia Montenegro was involved for many years in Eastern spiritual beliefs (Hindu and Buddhist), New Age, and Occult practices. She was also a certified, professional astrologer who taught Astrology for several years and served as chairperson of the Astrology Board of Examiners (ABE) and President of the Astrological Society in Atlanta, GA. She has articles published in various magazines and written chapters included in books on the New Age and Occult topics. Marcia has a Master's Degree in Religion from Southern Evangelical Seminary, Charlotte, NC. Marcia's CANA website is http://www.christiananswersnewage.com/Subscribe to Contend for the Word wherever you find podcasts:Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/contending-for-the-word/id1704686636?mt=2&ls=1Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/02aGgEF6NGt2dkmWH57jTQ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgraceThank you for listening or watching this episode of Contending for the Word.

1h 29m
JAN 21

Joe Rogan, Jordan Peterson, and the Biblical Christ Explored

In this engaging episode of Contending for the Word, Justin Peters discusses the significant interaction between Joe Rogan and Christian apologist Wesley Huff, which brought the message of Jesus' bodily resurrection to a vast audience. Peters examines Huff's theological responses, emphasizing the historical and biblical credibility of Christ's resurrection, which is foundational to the Christian faith. He critiques common secular and moralistic interpretations, underscoring the transformative truth that Jesus' resurrection was not merely symbolic but a historical reality affirming His divinity.Subscribe to Contend for the Word wherever you find podcasts:Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/contending-for-the-word/id1704686636?mt=2&ls=1Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/02aGgEF6NGt2dkmWH57jTQ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgraceThis video first appeared at @JustinPetersMin 's YouTube and is posted here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yX2grj2BiGAThank you for listening or watching this episode of Contending for the Word.

42 min
JAN 14

Exposing the Dangerous Contemplative Teachings of Richard Foster

On today's Contending for the Word show, Dave is joined by Marcia Montenegro, and they discuss the influence and contemplative practices of Richard Faster, along with the dangers of the Quaker movement and some of what it teachers, and how Christians should assess the teaching of Richard Foster, among other topics on this new Contending for the Word show.What You'll Hear on This Episode• The influence of Richard Foster.• The contemplative practices of Richard Foster.• The dangers of the desert fathers and monasticism.• The difference between the means of grace and contemplative spirituality.• The marks of contemplative spirituality.• The dangers of the Quaker movement and some of what it teaches. • How Christians should assess the teaching of Richard Foster.Subscribe to Contend for the Word wherever you find podcasts:Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/contending-for-the-word/id1704686636?mt=2&ls=1Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/02aGgEF6NGt2dkmWH57jTQ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgraceThank you for listening or watching this episode of Contending for the Word.

1h 31m

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Contending for the Word is a podcast devoted to helping inform, educate, equip, and warn people about false teachers, false movements, and unbiblical philosophies.