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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The Resurrection Examined: Scripture, History, and Answers to Critics

On today's Contending for the Word show, Dave considers how the resurrection has been under attack throughout history, the Bible's teaching on the resurrection of Christ, historical evidence for Jesus' death and resurrection, and much more on this new show. What You'll Learn on This Episode• How the resurrection has been attacked throughout history.• Current statistics on what people believe about the resurrection.• The Bible's teaching on the resurrection of Christ.• Historical Evidence for Jesus' Death and Resurrection• Why the resurrection is at the heart of the Christian faith.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.

25 min
APR 8

Apologetics for Every Christian: A Practical Guide with Mark Farnham

On today's Contending for the Word show, Dave is joined with Mark Farnham, and they discuss why apologetics is good for the church, how they can get prepared to engage in apologetics, and how to do that, along with his new book, Every Believer Confident: Apologetics for the Ordinary Christian (P&R, 2025). Pick up a copy of Mark's new book here: https://amzn.to/42npiNQWhat You'll Learn on This Episode• Why presuppositional apologetics is and why it matters.• Why apologetics is good for the church.• How Christians can get prepared to engage in apologetics.• What 2nd Corinthians 10:3-5 can add to our understanding of and approach to apologetics. • Some effective ways to use questions when engaging in apologetics.• Practical advice for those engaged in apologetics and evangelism to help them reach others with the message of Jesus.• What role listening should have in our apologetics.• How we can avoid logical fallacies in our approach to apologetics.• Encouragement for those involved in apologetics and discernment ministry.About Today's Guest:Mark J. Farnham (PhD, Westminster Theological Seminary) is the founder and director of Apologetics for the Church and professor of apologetics at Lancaster Bible College and Capital Seminary.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 6m
APR 1

History of the Pentecostal and Charismatic Movement: Origins, Growth, and Impact

If the Pentecostal-Charismatic movement is indeed a movement of the Holy Spirit, shouldn't its founders and leaders be marked by holiness? In this eye-opening presentation, Justin Peters explores the movement's historical roots and examines the lives of its most revered figures—often called "God's Generals." What You'll Learn on This Episode• The origins of the Pentecostal and Charismatic movement.• The theological errors and moral failings of key figures like John Alexander Dowie, Charles Fox Parham, Amy Semple McPherson, William Branham, and others .• The connection between historical charismatic leaders and modern false teachers The role of the Azusa Street Revival, the Word of Faith movement, and the New Apostolic Reformation in shaping today's charismatic teachings.• Why the movement's history raises serious theological concerns.• Many believe that the Charismatic movement is led by the Holy Spirit, but history tells a different story. 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=pqnZQti2bpY Thank you for listening or watching this episode of Contending for the Word.

1h 9m
MAR 25

A Conversation with Brandon Kimber on American Gospel: Spirit & Fire

On today's Contending for the Word show, Dave is joined by Brandon Kimber and they talk about dominionism and the New Apostolic Reformation, how dominionism is hurting the Church and Christians today, the influence of Bethel today, along with the first four episode of American Gospel: Spirit & Fire.What You'll Learn on This Episode• What dominionism is and how it relates to the New Apostolic Reformation.• How the teaching of dominionism is hurting Christians and the Church today.• How significant the influence of Bethel is today. • The approach of Bethel to evangelism.About Today's Guest:Christ follower, husband, father, filmmaker. Director of the "American Gospel" series. (Christ Alone, Christ Crucified, Spirit & Fire)Recommended ResourcesAGTV subscription: https://www.watchagtv.com/checkout/subscribe/purchaseVimeo link: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/ag3spiritandfireAGTV YouTube: ⁨@AmericanGospel⁩ 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=pqnZQti2bpY Thank you for listening or watching this episode of Contending for the Word.

1h 13m
MAR 18

What Bethel Teaches About Prophesy and What Scripture teaches about Prophesy

On today's Contending for the Word show, Dave is joined by and they discuss the dangers of the dangers of the Toronto Blessing and how it influenced Bethel, examples of prophecy in Bethel and the New Apostolic Reformation, the nature of biblical prophecy and the dangers of fallible prophecy, among other topics on this new show. What you'll hear in this episode• The dangers of the Toronto Blessing and how that influenced Bethel.• Examples from Bill Johnson, people from Bethel, Jack Deere, Mike Bickle, and Sam Storms on their view of prophecy.• The nature and purpose of biblical prophecy and the dangers of fallible prophecy.• The dangers of revivalism and the meaning and purpose of biblical revival. • What Scripture teaches about prophecy and how it warns about false prophets and prophecies.About Today's GuestRichard P. Moore is an evangelist, youth pastor, and missionary in Germany since 2014. He is an experienced youth pastor and preacher. He's been in church ministry for over 20 years. He is currently pursuing a PhD at Bakke Graduate University. Richard's podcast is called "Firm Foundation."Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equipping-you-in-grace/id1046765197Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hSxiDWtUUADAlaDFijRE4 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37029196-cf49-4ecf-80c2-7a7aa846ff9e/equipping-you-in-graceYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgraceDonate to our ministry: https://servantsofgrace.org/giving/Thanks for listening to this episode of Contending for the Word.

2h 10m
MAR 11

The Dangers and Influence of the Seven Mountain Mandate: Exploring Its Impact

On today's Contending for the Word Dave is joined by Dawn Hill and together they discuss the White House Office of Faith, the influence of the Seven Mountain Mandate in our day, the teaching of Paula White and Lance Wallanu on the Seven Mountain Mandate, among other topics on this new show. What you'll hear in this episode• The meaning and purpose of the Great Commission.• The meaning and purpose of gathering as the Church and scattering as the Church to our vocation.• Examples of Paula White and Lance Wallnau's teaching on the Seven Mountain Mandate.• How to spot false teaching through understanding what sound biblical interpretation looks like.About Today's GuestDawn Hill dis a Christian blogger known as The Lovesick Scribe and the host of The Lovesick Scribe Podcast. She is passionate about sharing the truth and pointing others back to Jesus Christ through the written Word as the standard of authority for Christian living and instruction while being led by the Holy Spirit into maturity. She is the author of NonProphet Woke: The Reformation of a Modern-Day Disciple. She is a wife to Nicholas and a mother to Anabel and Ephraim. Find out more about Dawn's podcast, website, and social media here: https://linktr.ee/lovesickscribeWebsite: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equipping-you-in-grace/id1046765197Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hSxiDWtUUADAlaDFijRE4 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgraceDonate to our ministry: https://servantsofgrace.org/giving/Thanks for listening to this episode of Contending for the Word.

1h 39m
MAR 4

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.

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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.