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How Critical Race Theory Gets Scripture’s Teaching on Wealth Wrong

What people say about wealth is a window into their worldview.

3 Insights to Consider Before You Sing Bethel and Hillsong in Church

Many of the criticisms warning evangelical churches from using the songs of the prosperity gospel movement are unwittingly liable to some of the same errors they critique.

How Should I Preach the Funeral of a Non-believer?

I know it sounds odd to say that I enjoy funerals more than weddings, but I do, because people are dialed in.

31 questions to ask for a more Christ-centered 2024

The beginning of a new year is an ideal time to stop, look up, and get our bearings. To that end, here are some questions to ask prayerfully in the presence of God.

Why Did God Create Sleep?

In answering these questions, we have to remember that the reality of human sleep is not a new, recent, or modern phenomenon. It can actually trace its origins all the way back to the very beginning of scripture.

Singing a New Song: A Country Star’s Journey from Suffering to Ministry

When you hear my name, I want you to think, “Granger Smith? Oh, I’ve heard of him. What a great Savior we have in Jesus!”

Glorifying God through Miscarriage

God entrusted us with a wonderful gift, even if for only a short time. We now trust God who is a far better caretaker than we could ever be.

Five Pernicious Lies the Beatitudes Correct

An interview with author Chris Castaldo about The Upside Down Kingdom: Wisdom for Life from the Beatitudes

Who Are the Sons of God, Daughters of Man, and Nephilim?

In Genesis 6:1–4, the reader encounters one of the most challenging passages in all of Scripture to interpret.

Politics For Discipleship: How A Southern Seminary Professor Is Recovering Baptist Political Theology

Throughout its rich history, Southern Seminary has recognized the growing importance of cultivating a unique political theology for Baptists—one that synthesizes Baptist convictions with their roles as active citizens.

The Prayer Life of a Seminary Student

Your time in seminary will affect your practice of prayer.

10 Tips for Preaching Students

As a new semester begins at Bible colleges and seminaries, many students look forward to taking their first preaching course.

Bookstore Events: Tyler Flatt | “Thinking about Reading”

Tyler Flatt discusses how to get more out of reading.

Four Ways to Start the Semester Spiritually Strong

If you’ve taken Personal Spiritual Disciplines with me, you can probably guess much of what you are about to read here—or at least I hope you can. But even if you have taken the class, I hope you’ll find these brief reminders helpful.

Episode 69: Having Heroes in Ministry

In this episode, Hershael York talks about navigating the line of mentorship within ministry.

Episode 68: When is a Child Ready to Be Baptized?

In this episode, Hershael York talks through salvation and baptism readiness for children.

Episode 67: Is Expository Preaching the Only Way to Preach?

In this episode, Hershael York talks through the different types of preaching and the importance of each type.

Episode 66: Relocating Family Due to a Ministry Calling

In this episode, Hershael York talks through the different types of preaching and the importance of each type.