Just In Case You Missed It: May 5-11, 2024

My Favorite Podcast (or video) of the Week: “A Christian’s Guide to Mental Illness” (with Dale Johnson and Sam Stephens on Truth in Love)

Favorite Blog/Articles Read Recently:

“A Christian’s Perspective on AI” by Dustin Ryan (Christ Over All). While Christians should be rightly concerned about the development of AI, there are redeemable functions as well.
“H.R. 6090 and the Obfuscation of Truth” by Henry Anderson (The Cripplegate). A proposed law would outlaw hate speech like saying “the Jews killed Jesus.”
“A Response to Dr. MacArthur’s Statement on Mental Illness” by Adam O’Neill (Faith and Medicine). MacArthur says there is no such thing as mental illness; this article pushes back.
“See Through Enemy Eyes” by Greg Morse (Desiring God). A practical outworking of not giving strength to the flesh. Or an article on how to weaken temptation.

Just In Case You Missed It: April 16-May 4, 2022

Posted on May 4, 2024 by Charles Heck

My Favorite Podcast (or video) of the Week: “Hitchhiking: Two Thumbs Out” (a Stuff You Should Know podcast)

Favorite Blog/Articles Read Recently:

“The Art of Extemporaneous Preaching” by Geoff Chang (Desiring God). An area of preaching I am trying to grow in.
“5 Things to Know About Panic Attacks” by Charles Hodges (Biblical Counseling Coalition). They are common. They can be treated. They may have a medical cause. They are a choice. They measure our trust.
“It’s Not Working, Mr. President: The White House Declaration of Transgender Day of Visibility Backfires” by Al Mohler, Jr. Our President made this declaration for Easter Sunday.
“Unsearchable Riches: 100 Facets to the Diamond of Christ” by Dane Ortlund (For the Church). This might be a little overwhelming to read but will certainly inspire worship to our Lord and Savior.
“Why We Preachers Need Sermon Feedback” by Jason Seville (The Gospel Coalition). It’s humbling and sanctifying; so, of course, its for our good.

My Favorite Podcast (or video) of the Week: “Hitchhiking: Two Thumbs Out” (a Stuff You Should Know podcast)

Favorite Blog/Articles Read Recently:

“5 Things to Know About Panic Attacks” by Charles Hodges (Biblical Counseling Coalition). They are common. They can be treated. They may have a medical cause. They are a choice. They measure our trust.
“Mark Driscoll, JRC’S John Lindell, and Our Response” by Kevin Carson. I plan no “hot takes” on this fiasco. Kevin said what I would have said.
“Why We Preachers Need Sermon Feedback” by Jason Seville (The Gospel Coalition). It’s humbling and sanctifying; so, of course, its for our good.

My Favorite Podcast (or video) of the Week: “Impactful Sermons I’ve Heard” (On Preaching podcast by H.B. Charles, Jr.)

Favorite Blog/Articles Read Recently:

“Can I Tell an Unbeliever ‘Jesus Died for You’?” by Justin Dillehay (The Gospel Coalition). Balanced wisdom on a trick issue for Calvinists and Arminians.
“Christians Are a Last Days People” by Mitch Chase. About 1/3 of the Bible is prophetical. If we claim to be biblical, we must also be eschatological.
“Is the Story of Job Historical? (Job 1)” by Douglas Sean O’Donnell. It is, but this article will show us why.

Favorite Blog/Articles Read Recently:

“Comfort from Psalm 139 for the Parent Grieving Miscarriage” by Ashley Anthony (GC Discipleship). Devotional truths from a key text for parents who have lost a child in the womb.
“Keeping the ‘Para’ in Parachurch Ministries” by Eric Davis (The Cripplegate). The local church is the only earthly institution God promised to build. That means parachurch ministries support the church; they should not replace them.
“Only Bad Calvinism Abandons Soul: The Story Behind a Missions Revival” by Ryan Griffith (Desiring God). Those who wrongly accuse Calvinists on not being evangelists simply do not know church history.
“The Perils of Procrustean Triage: Redefining the Debate on Women’s Ordination” by David Attebury (Christ Over All). Al Mohler’s theological triage is helpful in sorting through doctrine, but did it go far enough? This writer says, “No.”