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Using nerd culture to share Christ, plus Scripture\u2019s solution to addiction and strongholds, and what to do about Bible study cliques.<\/span><\/p>\n

Featured musical artist:\u00a0 <\/span>Tauren Wells<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

Roundtable: Bringing Jesus Into Your Nerdy Hobbies<\/b><\/p>\n

Fantasy novels. Video games. Cosplay. There is a growing fascination among young adults for what we call <\/span>nerd culture<\/span><\/i>. If you\u2019re nerdy and proud, what does that mean for you as a Christian? Are there any concerns with content in this genre? And is there a way to bring Jesus into it? Three of our nerdiest friends are ready to dish and defend all things nerd and talk about creative and practical ways to have fun in this world while inviting God into it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Theology of\u2026 Pok\u00e9mon<\/b>\u00a0\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

The Theology of\u2026 Halo<\/b>\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

The Theology of\u2026 The Lord of the Rings<\/b>\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

The Theology of\u2026 Final Destination<\/b>\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

Send Us Your Show Ideas<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

Leave Us a Voicemail<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

Watch This Segment on YouTube<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

Culture: Strongholds and Scripture<\/b><\/p>\n

Have you ever done a Bible study on the topic of addiction and bad habits? Well, now you can. Dr. Karl Benzio and Rose Ann Forte have written one, and are here to talk about it as well as why God\u2019s Word is the answer to the strongholds, false beliefs and besetting behaviors that hold us prisoner. Whether alcohol or drugs, sex, bitterness and anger or something else, finding hope in Scripture, journaling gratitude, rewiring your thought patterns and practicing new rhythms will get you unstuck. Here\u2019s to real and radical change in 2026!<\/span><\/p>\n

Transformed by His Promises: A 12-Week Devotional for Freedom from the Psychological Slavery of Life-Interfering Behaviors\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

Link to Counseling Services\u00a0<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

Find More About Rose Ann Forte\u00a0<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

Learn About the Honey Lake Clinic\u00a0<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

More on Karl\u2019s Work\u00a0<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

Inbox: Bible Study Cliques<\/b><\/p>\n

Does your small group or Bible study feel like junior high? Lisa Anderson gives advice for navigating the scene when it starts feeling cliquish.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Find us on YouTube\u00a0<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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